Ultra-low emission plans spark concerns among taxi drivers
In a bid to reduce emissions and hit its net-zero carbon deadline of 2030, Reading Borough Council wants to replace petrol and diesel cabs with ultra-low emissions vehicles, such as EV and hybrid black cabs.
News staff fear for safety as broadcaster wants to stop paying for taxis
Staff at broadcaster GB News are worried over cost-cutting plans to stop paying for taxis to and from its London studios, which they believe will put people at risk.
How taxi drivers can protect themselves against fare dodgers
Fare dodging is theft and it is something taxi drivers face every day – but attitudes need to change in order to tackle it.
Courts are right to get tough with those who attack taxi drivers
Taxi drivers play a vital role in the community and it is good to see courts taking a tough stance with people who commit offences against them.
Battle between black cabs and Uber rages on in London
As London’s taxi and private hire drivers continue to compete for fares, London’s cabbies have raised the stakes with a lawsuit which could see them each get £25,000 in lost earnings.
Historic cab shelters are still a hub for modern taxi drivers
Taxi drivers have seen it all, and so have historic taxi shelters which began life as a refuge for drivers to tie up their horses and carts.
When in Rome . . . don’t bother trying to get a taxi!
Anyone who has failed to hail a cab in the Italian capital is not alone – they are among 1.3 million passengers a month who don’t have any joy either.
Town’s taxi drivers are right to put their own safety first
Violent and abusive customers are stopping taxi drivers working late shifts and it is affecting a town centre’s economy.
Taxi app to improve safety of cabs and PHVs
Keeping taxis and PHVs in good condition reduces the likelihood of damage and injury, as well as keeping vehicles on the road longer.
Taxi drivers are still getting mixed messages
The debate about national taxi standards goes on as taxi drivers continue to receive mixed messages from councils. While some councils have frozen fares, others have increased them by up to 30%.
Is monthly Taxi Insurance right for you?
Working as a taxi driver has many advantages, including being your own boss and being flexible about when and where you work. As we all continue to feel the pinch with the high cost of living, some taxi drivers might consider monthly policies as they try to make ends meet.
Women’s fears about getting into a taxi after night out
Taxi drivers have to go through demanding safety and licensing conditions to earn and maintain their badges. Despite this, many women say they do not feel safe jumping into a cab after a night out.