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• TAXI DRIVERS FURIOUS AS COUNCIL SAFETY CHECKS THREATEN BUSIEST WEEK AT BOARDMASTERS FESTIVAL

  Local firms argue that the timing of the enforcement undermines their livelihoods during the most profitable period of the year.

• LONDON TAXPAYERS LEFT WITH £76M BILL AS TFL LICENSING DELAYS HIT DRIVERS

  Almost 18,000 drivers have received payouts between £300 and £500 under a Goodwill Payment Scheme, which was introduced to support those whose livelihoods were disrupted.

• UNION MOTOR COMPANY MARKS 30 YEARS SUPPORTING SCOTTISH TAXI TRADE WITH SPECIAL GIVE AWAY

  Now part of Vertu Motors following its acquisition last summer, the business continues to provide servicing, parts and specialist support tailored to professional drivers who own and run LEVC Hackney carriages

• THREE CABBIES FINED AFTER BEING CAUGHT IN ILLEGAL TRAFFORD PICK-UP CRACKDOWN

  The drivers accepted unbooked fares from undercover licensing officers - violating strict regulations that stipulate only hackneys licensed within Trafford can be hailed directly in the borough.

• RIBBLE VALLEY TAXI SPOT CHECKS CONFIRM EIGHT OUT OF TEN VEHICLES WERE SAFE

  The unannounced inspections were carried out to ensure licensed cabs continue to meet strict safety and reliability standards for local passengers.

• CALLS FOR ACTION OVER TAXIS ILLEGALLY PARKING AT ST ALBANS CITY STATION

  Despite clear signage prohibiting taxis, local cabbies continue to block the area near the Platform 4 entrance, creating severe congestion for pedestrians and other motorists, especially during evening hours.

• SHEFFIELD ROADWORKS TRIGGER CHAOS FOR TAXI DRIVERS AND HOSPITAL PATIENTS

  Ongoing works on major routes - including Tenter Street, Furnival Road, Clarkehouse Road, and Granville Road - are causing extensive delays, particularly during rush hour traffic.

• BLACKPOOL TAXI FARES SET TO RISE AS COUNCILLORS APPROVE PRICE HIKE TO EASE COST PRESSURES

  Starting fares across all tariffs will increase by 30p - with tariff one rising from £2.60 to £2.90 - representing an average fare increase of around 4.28%, whilst tariff two will see a 10% rise.

• LANARKSHIRE THUG FACES JAIL AFTER SMASHING TAXI DRIVERS FACE WITH ROAD SIGN OVER UNPAID FARE

  Scot McCluskey, 37, pleaded guilty at Hamilton Sheriff Court to assaulting the cabbie to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

• COURT OF APPEAL INCREASES SENTENCE FOR SNAPCHAT DRIVER WHO KILLED CABBIE IN 100MPH CRASH

  Liberty Mitchell, who had passed her driving test just three weeks prior to the December 2022 crash, was originally sentenced to six years and eight months at Gloucester Crown Court.

• SURGE IN OXFORDSHIRE TAXI COMPLAINTS AS REPORTS HIT RECORD HIGH

  An investigation has revealed a dramatic rise in complaints against cabbies across Oxfordshire, with local councils logging 714 reports over 2025/26 - a significant leap from 601 the previous year

• THREE BOLTON PH DRIVERS FACE REFUSAL, REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION FOLLOWING COUNCIL RULINGS

  Following separate hearings on July 7, 2026, councillors concluded that each case raised serious doubts about whether the individuals remained "fit and proper" to hold or be granted a licence

• WEALDEN COUNCILLORS BACK 10 PER CENT TAXI FARE HIKE AFTER FOUR YEAR FREEZE

  The committee heard that the 10 per cent boost was considered a "reasonable" adjustment to help drivers cope with rising operational expenses since maximum fares were last raised in October 2022.

• VIGILANT UBER DRIVER PRAISED BY LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE AFTER STOPPING £3,000 COURIER FRAUD

  The victim, a woman in her 80s, had already lost over £3,000 to a scammer impersonating her bank who later booked a cab to collect her card under the guise of destroying it.

• TWO CHESTER TAXIS PULLED OFF THE ROAD FOR DANGEROUS DEFECTS IN SAFETY SWEEP

  Officers from Cheshire Police teamed up with Cheshire West and Chester Council to pull over 12 taxis and private hire vehicles for random checks.

• DRIVER DENIED CAB LICENCE BY SOUTH CAMBS DC AFTER HIDING CONVICTION FOR INJURY CRASH

  Following representations from licensing officers, the driver, and his representative, the council concluded that he was "not a fit and proper person to hold a private hire driver licence."

• NEW DAD BRANDED "SILLY BILLY" IN COURT AFTER NIGHT OUT ENDS IN TAXI DAMAGE

  James Thomas, 30, from Swansea, had been attending a Christmas party at the NEC in Birmingham on December 21 with his partner while a babysitter looked after their ten-month-old child.

• LONDON CABBIES DROP POPPY CABS NAME AFTER ROYAL BRITISH LEGION LEGAL DISPUTE

  For nearly 20 years, an armada of hackney carriages has operated under the informal banner of "Poppy Cabs," providing free transport for war veterans to the annual national Remembrance Day service.

• MINISTERS URGED TO HAND TFL FULL CONTROL OF DRIVERLESS TAXIS AHEAD OF LONDON ROLLOUT

  Under current rules, the DfT authorises driverless vehicles on public roads, but TfL holds licensing power over paid passenger services and must grant consent before commercial operations can begin.

• SHEFFIELD TAXI DRIVERS UNDER CONSTANT SIEGE FROM STONE THROWING YOUTHS

  Cabbies report that youths on bikes and electric scooters flee the scene quickly, forcing drivers to avoid hotspots such as Parson Cross, Shiregreen, Southey Green, and Woodthorpe during peak hours.