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• MUM OF THREE WITH BABY IN CAR JAILED AFTER 60MPH POLICE CHASE ENDS IN TAXI CRASH

  Charlotte Shipley's reckless driving, which included running red lights, driving on the wrong side of the road, and mounting a pavement with a pedestrian nearby, culminated in a collision with a taxi.

• TRURO CABBIE HAILED A HERO AFTER CONFRONTING TEENS HARASSING HOMELESS MEN

  Video footage shows Rowe driving erratically towards the group, beeping his horn as they scattered, before he exited his vehicle to shout at them.

• POLICE SEEK TAXI DRIVER AFTER TWO GIRLS INJURED IN BRADFORD COLLISION

  The incident, which occurred near the Thornbury roundabout just before 6:30pm, caused significant traffic disruption, with tailbacks reportedly stretching to the Stanningley Bypass.

• CONSULTATION LAUNCHED ON STANDARDISING TAXI RULES ACROSS NORTH AND WEST CUMBRIA

  Currently, taxis in the Cumberland area still operate under licensing districts of the former Allerdale, Carlisle City and Copeland authorities, which means the rules and tariffs are different for each of them.

• BLIND WOMAN AND GUIDE DOG REFUSED SERVICE BY WIRRAL TAXI DRIVERS

  Monica Price, who is registered blind, had booked two taxis with Argyle Taxis in Birkenhead to take her to and from a meeting a few miles from her Wallasey home.

• UBER INSTALLS GEOFENCE AROUND NUNEATON TOWN CENTRE TAXI RANK

  Good afternoon, I have received the below email from Uber who have confirmed they have arranged for geo-fencing in the attached area.

• ADCU TO HOLD FIRST PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING FOR MPS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES FACING MEMBERS

  In January, ADCU submitted an earnings and security claim on behalf of its members to Uber and Bolt, demanding an immediate 10% earnings for all drivers, and a reduction in waiting time.

• PENDLE COUNCIL LEADER SURVIVES NO CONFIDENCE VOTE AMID TAXI SAFETY APP DISPUTE

  The motion, brought by Lib Dem Councillor David Whipp, failed to garner enough support at an extraordinary full council meeting.

• BRADFORD COULD BECOME HYDROGEN TAXI HUB IN TOYOTA PILOT SCHEME

  Bradford Council has revealed ongoing discussions with Toyota that could bring hydrogen cell Mirai cars to the district.

• DUNDEE CABBIE, 47, FEARS WEEKEND NIGHTS AFTER STRING OF ATTACKS

  Andy Sturrock, 47, a driver for City Cabs 450450, recounts a litany of assaults over his 12-year career, including being struck with a bottle, punched, spat upon, and having his vehicle vandalised.

• POLICE APPEAL AFTER BOURNEMOUTH TAXI DRIVER VICTIM OF RACIALLY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

  The incident occurred around 11:50 pm on 5 January, on Holdenhurst Road.

• TAXIS TO PARK OUTSIDE MAIN ENTRANCE OF NOTTINGHAM RAILWAY STATION IN 18 MONTH TRIAL

  The trial aims to establish a “permanent safe option” for increased taxi accessibility outside the station, according to Nottingham City Council.

• DRAMATIC PICTURES SHOW CAR CRASH INTO HINCKLEY TAXI OFFICE

  A car crashed through the front of A1 Taxis' office in Station Yard, Hinckley, on Thursday morning, 30 January, causing substantial damage to the building.

• CAREER CRIMINAL CONVICTED OF MURDERING DUNDEE TAXI DRIVER OVER CIGARETTE

  The brutal attack occurred after Mr Ward, 55, (right) refused to give Greig a cigarette. Greig, 47, now faces a life sentence.

• MIDDLESBROUGH CABBIE LOSES LICENCE AFTER "RAPID PURSUIT" OF CYCLIST

  The incident, captured on CCTV, was viewed by members of Middlesbrough Council licensing committee, and showed the driver driving in a dangerous manner.

• ELDERLY PASSENGER INJURED AFTER WHEELCHAIR ROLLS OUT OF SOUTH AYRSHIRE TAXI

  The incident occurred when the driver, Alexander Collins, failed to secure the wheelchair and then opened the door behind the passenger.

• STOCKTON COUNCIL REFUSES TAXI LICENCE FOR DRIVER TWICE ARRESTED ON RAPE ALLEGATIONS

  A former taxi driver who was twice arrested on suspicion of rape, including allegations of gang rape and kidnapping, has been deemed unfit to hold a taxi licence by a Stockton Council licensing committee.

• CHELMSFORD TAXI DRIVERS CHALLENGE PROPOSED BEAULIEU PARK STATION PERMIT CHARGES

  Chelmsford City Council is facing opposition from local taxi drivers over plans to charge them between £500 to £1,500 for permits to operate at the new Beaulieu Park railway station.

• WORTHING COUNCIL SENDS EMAIL CONFIRMING UBER HAS BEEN ISSUED OPERATORS LICENCE

  "Worthing Borough Council Licensing Unit are contacting you as a matter of courtesy to make you aware that we have received an application from Uber Britannia Ltd and have recently issued a new operators lLicence to them

• BRADFORD CONSIDERS SCRAPPING TAXI DRIVER KNOWLEDGE TEST AMID POLICY REVIEW

  The council is currently reviewing its licensing regulations, with the potential elimination of the knowledge test – which assesses drivers' familiarity with local landmarks, routes, and areas – being a key consideration