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NEW COUNCILS: Hertfordshire local government shake-up to reshape how taxis are licensed across the county

The Government’s decision to replace Hertfordshire’s existing two-tier council structure with four new unitary authorities is ...
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Curb Flow lands huge hotel and corporate booking deals for London taxi drivers

Curb has expanded its London-based Curb Flow platform through new partnerships with Taxi Butler, HQ and GRiDD, increasing the number of connected demand sources available to black cab drivers to five.
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THE MAYOR’S U-TURN: Could new manufacturers finally break into London’s black cab market if TfL drop requirement?

Transport for London’s (TfL) review of the capital’s famous black cab turning circle requirement has prompted fresh ...
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Long shifts, fewer toilets and rest areas: Government answers questions over taxi driver welfare concerns

The Government has acknowledged the importance of providing clean and safe toilet facilities following a parliamentary ...
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Torbay launches inclusive taxi survey as council reviews accessibility and cab numbers

Torbay Council has launched a public consultation aimed at improving the accessibility of local taxi and private hire ...
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THREE STRIKES AND YOU’RE OUT: Cheltenham taxi driver loses appeal against licence revocation after court upholds safety concerns

A hackney carriage driver licensed by Cheltenham Borough Council has lost an appeal against the revocation of their taxi ...
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Conwy Council set to tighten taxi DBS rules with mandatory update service and barred list checks

Conwy County Borough Council’s General Licensing Committee is due to consider a revised Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ...
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What earns you a one-star Uber passenger rating? Drivers reveal the behaviours that make them hit the lowest score

For many Uber passengers, a poor rating can come as a surprise. Most riders assume that simply getting from A to B without ...
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Taxi driver’s windscreen smashed after alleged road rage attack involving cyclist in Oxford

Thames Valley Police has launched an appeal for witnesses following an alleged assault and criminal damage incident in Oxford ...
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What are twenty BIGGEST issues in the taxi and PHV trade right now? From prolonged licensing battles to tax classification wars

For an industry built on moving people from A to B, Britain’s taxi and private hire sector spends an extraordinary amount of ...
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MAKING TAX DIGITAL FOR TAXI DRIVERS: Experts TaxNav runs through the myths and realities as deadline approaches

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) is now a reality for many taxi and private hire drivers, but plenty of myths and ...