Police have released CCTV after a taxi driver was seriously assaulted.
CoventryLive reports that shortly after 9.30pm on Monday April 29, the cabbie picked up a man at Coventry train station, before driving on towards Bennetts Road South.
Just before the end of the journey, the man attacked the driver, hitting him in the back and chest a number of times and demanding money.
The driver managed to escape, though he was left with arm and chest injuries, and the man who attacked him fled the scene, police said.
Police say they are looking to speak to the man in the CCTV image as they believe he may have information which could help with their enquiries.
Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Coventry Police on 101 or on LiveChat, quoting crime number 20/446120/24.
Wyre Forest District Council is contemplating introducing mandatory safeguarding awareness training for all taxi and private hire drivers.
According to The Shuttle, the council is consulting on the plans after a review of the existing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy that currently only requires drivers applying for a licence for the first time to complete such training.
These changes have been considered alongside additional consultation on the DfTs Statutory Guidance on Taxi and Private Hire Standards.
The council is calling on various stakeholders, including users of taxis and private hire vehicles, to offer their views on this notion.
They are also looking for feedback from groups involved in the night-time economy.
Councillor Tracey Onslow, the council's cabinet member for culture, leisure, arts and community safety, said: "We introduced training for all new licenced drivers so they would be able to follow safeguarding advice to help identify issues such as the sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable individuals, helping them to know how to deal with these issues and report any concerns.
"We are now considering bringing in the training for all licenced drivers, but we want to hear what all stakeholders think about the suggestion.
"If you use a taxi or private hire car please take a few minutes to fill in the survey."
Stakeholders can express their thoughts on an online survey available at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/consultations until 5pm on Tuesday, May 21.
A Bristol taxi driver who faces a court appearance for hitting two pedestrians has been allowed to keep his licence.
BristolLive reports that city councillors decided to renew the cabbie’s hackney carriage driver licence after hearing he was highly respected in the trade, had an unblemished 27-year record and was “sincerely remorseful”.
The accident happened at a blind junction obscured by a wall in Clifton as he attempted to pull out, Bristol City Council’s licensing sub-committee was told.
Recently published minutes of the private meeting at City Hall last month said he had never previously had an incident.
The record of the hearing said: “There was a wall all along Clifton Down Road which limited a view. He stopped at the junction and saw a gap in the traffic and pulled out and on doing so he collided with two pedestrians.
“He would be summoned to court for the offence of driving without due care and attention.”
The driver told the panel that it was a “momentary lapse and he could not justify that loss of concentration”.
The minutes said he was “extremely remorseful” and hoped to do the job for a few more years before retiring. The papers said: “He had helped the trade with a disability awareness course.
“He had not notified the licensing authority immediately as he had been in shock and could not think what to do. He had not seen the pedestrians waiting there and as he waited for a gap in the traffic they had walked around the side of his car.
“He had two passengers in his taxi. The Sub-Committee then heard from his employer who confirmed that the licence holder had worked for him since 2011 and had never had a complaint.
“He had not worked since the incident and it would be a great loss not to get his badge back. He was thought highly of.”
The panel approved the cabbie’s application to renew his licence and decided no action should be taken.
Its decision said: “His unblemished record over 20 years was taken into account. He was sincerely remorseful and had not attempted to excuse the fact that it was his fault.
“The severity of the incident was acknowledged but it was agreed that public safety was not compromised.”
The minutes did not say whether the pedestrians suffered any injuries.
Source: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-cabbie-who-hit-two-9254222
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a private hire driver was threatened with a knife.
Police would like to speak to anyone who can assist with inquiries into the incident.
According to the Telegraph and Argus, it happened at around at 3.25am close to Fry Dayz on The Parade in Batley on Thursday, April 25.
It happened after a Toyota Prius PHV, which had been ordered to an address there, pulled up at the location.
Police said it was then entered by a male suspect who threatened the driver inside with a knife and then assaulted him.
The suspect then fled with cash and other items from the victim’s car, leaving the male driver uninjured but very shaken.
Detective Sergeant Andy Holmes of the Kirklees District Crime Team, said: “We are continuing a number of enquiries into this serious incident which was clearly a very frightening and distressing experience for the driver.
“I would like to speak to anyone who may have information which could assist the investigation or perhaps footage from home CCTV which captures what occurred.
“Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact the Kirklees District Crime Team on 101 referencing police crime number 13240219932.
“Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
Source: https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24285632.taxi-driver-threatened-knife-parade-batley/
On Monday 29 April, scores of Uber drivers protested over pay in Birmingham.
BirminghamLive reports that up to 100 gathered outside the firm's office before a convoy formed near Birmingham New Street Station.
The demonstrators claim their pay has fallen and feel unfairly treated by the app-based operator. The firm said all drivers are guaranteed a National Living Wage, holiday pay and sickness protection.
The demo was held at Uber Birmingham Greenlight Hub in Aston for three hours until lunchtime. A convoy of cars then formed outside Birmingham New Street.
Drivers blared their horns and a blue smoke flare was set off.
“We are doing the work, driving our cars, paying the tax, paying the outrageous insurance premiums and we’re only getting 40 per cent," said Minhaj Uddin, from the Uber Drivers' Union UK.
He added: "We're here because we're suffering. We organised this (the demo) for three-and-a-half months during our own work and other commitments.
"We have to put everything aside to organise this. We don't want to be the enemy of Uber - we want to be friends. They call us partner, but they are not treating us like a partner."
Uber said Living Wage and holiday pay was based on just over 12 per cent of earnings.
An Uber spokesperson said: “We regularly engage with drivers, including through our industry-leading agreement with GMB union which ensures all drivers have access to full union representation.”
Ways of increasing the amount of wheelchair-accessible taxis across the city are set to be explored to make it easier for those who need one to get one.
Cumbrian taxi drivers are fighting back against proposed licensing changes they fear will cripple their livelihoods.
Bolton taxi drivers are urged to sign up for free safeguarding and disability awareness training before the deadline on October 31st, 2024.
A Conwy Council meeting on Monday revealed a critical failing that allowed a taxi driver whose license had been revoked to continue transporting children to school.
Worcester City Council is seeking public opinion on a proposal to make safeguarding training mandatory for taxi and private hire drivers.
A proposal to increase driver, vehicle and private hire operator licences was discussed on Friday 19 July 19 at Sheffield City Council’s waste and street scene committee.
Through this collaboration, FREENOW willl provide additional benefits giving drivers up to 25% off pay-as-you-go rates across the entire bp pulse electric charging network and discounted fuel at all UK bp branded sites.
Wakefield Licensing, working alongside West Yorks Police Roads Policing unit, NPT, Off-Road Bike Team, Police Intercept Team, DVLA & DVSA, held a Partnership Day of Action at Thornes Park.
A pilot emissions reduction grant scheme providing financial support for hackney carriage drivers to upgrade to cleaner EURO 6 and fully battery powered vehicles has been launched.
The ride-hailing giant has submitted an application for an operator licence to Darlington Borough Council, with a decision expected in August.
Darlington could soon see Uber cars on its streets after the ride-hailing giant applied for a licence to operate in the town.
Stratford-upon-Avon District Council has revoked the licences of two taxi drivers following a series of speeding offences.
A Northampton taxi driver has been found guilty of trafficking cocaine between his home city and Milford Haven.
The move comes after concerns were raised by the taxi industry about the rising cost of purchasing new vehicles.
Guide Dogs charity has asked licensing authorities in England for their support in sharing guidance on the law on carrying guide or other assistance dogs with all taxi and private hire operators.
Reading Taxi Association (RTA) chairman Asif Rashid has slammed Reading Borough Council's proposed phase-out of older petrol and diesel cabs by 2028, calling it a financial burden for drivers.
Dorset Council is poised to review taxi fares across the region, excluding Weymouth and Portland which have separate regulations.
A North Belfast man, Ruairi Fintan Muldoon (31), has been sentenced to 12 months in prison with an additional 12 months on supervised release for a botched attempt to rob a taxi driver.
Passengers are been invited to take part in a survey aimed at finding out if the taxi trade in West Suffolk is accessible to all.
A Glasgow man, Darren Gray, 31, launched into a verbal tirade and racially abused a taxi driver on Paisley Road West on August 19th, 2022.