Who are the winners if robocabs force taxi drivers off the road?
Tesla is the latest company to throw its hat into the robotaxi ring, with chief executive Elon Musk expecting its driverless cabs to be on the roads in 2027.
Fears rising driver numbers will ‘ruin taxi industry’
Taxi drivers are worried that a surge in the number of private-hire drivers is saturating the market, driving down the price of fares and reducing the number of passengers picked up by each driver.
Why dodging potholes could lead to an even bumpier road ahead
While many taxi drivers count themselves lucky for dodging potholes at the last second, their quick reactions could steer them into a lot of trouble, including a driving ban and the loss of their livelihood.
‘Huge scope for damage’ after taxi drivers’ personal details made public
Taxi drivers are understandably angry and concerned that personal details – including their home addresses – were made public online after a mistake by their licensing authority.
Doors open for Uber Aberdeen launch
Christmas might come early for Uber after a legal challenge against its licence in Aberdeen was withdrawn, opening the door for the company to launch in time for the festive season.
More taxi drivers are helping to save lives
Rapaid bleed kits are designed to save lives on the battlefield and have been placed in key locations including taxis, which can be flagged down in an emergency.
Cabbies left counting the cost of CCTV cameras
It sounds like the perfect tool to add to every taxi and PHV – but drivers aren’t rushing to install them in their cars.
Community mourns popular taxi driver Chris ‘Mucker’ Boyle
Father-of-five Chris, who was 57, was described by colleagues as “one of the best” and the “kindest, funniest, most genuine, helpful taxi driver ever”.
Should PHVs have operator liveries on their doors?
Taxis and PHVs are designed to stand out from the crowd so passengers can easily identify the vehicle they are getting into.
Charging point options for taxi bases
Taxi insurance broker Patons Insurance has created a partnership with a leading EV charging point installer to help base owners look to the future with their fleets.
Taxi fares rise to meet higher costs of running cabs
Taxi fares in Glasgow have increased by almost 10% to help cover the rising costs of operating taxis in the city.
Council’s PHV warning after failed spot checks
A council has warned people not to get into PHVs unless they are licensed locally after several out-of-town vehicles failed spot checks for safety.