IPSWICH BC CONSIDERS 3 PER CENT TAXI FARE RISE TO HELP DRIVERS WITH OPERATING COSTS
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GLASGOW TAXIS BOLSTERS SAFETY OFFER WITH EXPANDED MARSHAL TEAM
The key objective of Glasgow Taxis’ trained and PVG-checked marshals is to help the public access a taxi safely and as quickly as possible at designated ranks, particularly at the conclusion of highly attended events.
QUESTIONS RAISED OVER BRADFORD COUNCIL'S SEND TAXI CONTRACTS
Questions are being raised over Bradford Council’s decision to allocate significantly more SEND transport work to a taxi operator despite reported concerns about its previous performance.
GLASGOW PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER DISTURBED AFTER YOUTH FLEES WITHOUT PAYING FARE
Saim Ali, who has been driving in the city for under a year, admitted the incident left him deflated and concerned for his safety after a 25-minute journey on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon.
NORTH LANARKSHIRE TAXI FARES SET FOR POTENTIAL RISE FOLLOWING REVIEW
Alongside the distance rate adjustments, the proposals include raising waiting time charges from £12 to £15 per hour.
LEEDS STATION REVAMP DELAYS KEEP TAXIS TRAPPED IN TEMPORARY RANK
Ongoing construction at the New Station Street entrance - part of a £46 million improvement scheme originally slated to finish in September 2025 - is now facing a revised opening window of early to mid-October 2026.
POLICE INVESTIGATE BLACKPOOL PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER FOLLOWING VIRAL TIKTOK SEX INCIDENT
The C Cabs vehicle was filmed in the day by a social media personality, with the resulting footage spreading across TikTok and racking up more than 538,000 views.
ROTHER TAXI DRIVERS FACE POTENTIAL FARE RISE AS COUNCIL CONSIDERS COST PRESSURES
Rother District Council’s cabinet is set to decide on Monday, September 14, whether to approve the adjustments following a public consultation launched after initial discussions in June.
WILTSHIRE SEES PRIVATE HIRE BOOM FOLLOWING UBER'S ARRIVAL
The shift comes after driver numbers dropped by a fifth between the pandemic and last year, compounded by a net loss of 79 drivers in 2025 as many workers switched permanently to deliveries.
HARLOW COUNCIL UNVEILS MAJOR SUPPORT PACKAGE AND NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO BACK LOCAL CABBIES
The initiative recognises the vital service provided by local cabbies and aims to put the trade at the centre of a revitalised Harlow featuring new restaurants and bars from morning until night.
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