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TfL licensed London private hire driver numbers surge past 110,000 as driver growth accelerates to new post-pandemic levels
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (294+ words) London’s private hire driver workforce has climbed beyond 110,000 licence holders after another week of strong growth, highlighting the continued expansion of the capital’s ride-hailing sector. Transport for London figures for the week ending 19 July show there are now 110,668 licensed private…...
Two Doncaster taxi and private hire licences REVOKED after council reviews
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (213+ words) Two taxi and private hire licence holders have had their licences revoked after City of Doncaster Council concluded they were not “fit and proper” to continue operating. The decisions were made by the council’s Licensing Sub-Committee on 8 July 2026 during a…...
Taxi Cop warns private hire drivers after uninsured roadside pickup leads to enforcement action
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (253+ words) An Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Cop has reminded private hire drivers that accepting unbooked roadside fares can leave journeys uninsured and result in both motoring and licensing action. PC Patrick Quinton, Taxi Cop for Avon and Somerset Police, has…...
London taxi fleet expert says availability remains largely unchanged as drivers compete for a shrinking pool of highly valued used cabs
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (335+ words) The shortage of new purpose-built taxis continues to drive strong demand for used vehicles, with drivers increasingly competing for a limited number of secondhand cabs as uncertainty over the next generation of taxis continues. In the latest Cab You Drive…...
LIVE UPDATES: Daily London taxi driver demand bulletin - events, tips and road closures
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (365+ words) Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days of the week, with a major stadium concert, multiple large-scale events and the usual Friday evening leisure demand combining across London. West London will be particularly busy, while central London…...
What will taxi drivers be looking for from a next-generation LEVC London black cab?
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (413+ words) As speculation continues over a successor to the LEVC TX which the manufactures say is coming in the ‘near future’, many London taxi drivers are already clear about what they want from the next generation of the capital’s iconic black…...
Wealden backs 10% taxi fare increase after four-year freeze despite consultation objections
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (260+ words) Wealden District Council’s General Purposes and Licensing Committee has recommended that the relevant Cabinet Portfolio Holder approve a 10% increase in hackney carriage fares from 7 September 2026 following a statutory consultation that attracted objections from members of the trade. If approved, it…...
GMB calls on Uber to warn prospective drivers about impact of previous Uber Eats deactivations
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (273+ words) GMB has called on Uber to give greater clarity to prospective drivers who have previously been deactivated from Uber Eats, arguing they should be informed if it could affect their ability to work as an Uber private hire driver. The…...
Police appeal after taxi driver assaulted during early morning fare in Northampton
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (140+ words) Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man following an assault on a taxi driver in the Semilong area of Northampton. The incident happened between 3.15am and 3.25am on Thursday 18 June after the driver picked up a fare in…...
LICENCE RETAINED: North Yorkshire councillors spare taxi driver’s licence after hearing representation
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (183+ words) A North Yorkshire taxi driver has avoided losing their licence after a licensing committee hearing concluded with councillors deciding not to revoke the driver’s licence following a review of the case. The outcome was revealed by Keighley Central councillor Vaz…...