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Transport for London (TfL) will introduce a safety-critical temporary 18-tonne weight restriction on Vauxhall Bridge from 1 July 2026 after a recent assessment found elements of the structure had deteriorated. The restriction will apply to vehicles above 18 tonnes, except buses and emergency vehicles. TfL said bus services will continue to operate as normal, with no route change...

The Brent Green Party has called for an immediate suspension of autonomous vehicle trials in Harlesden following reports that a Waymo vehicle entered a live police cordon in the area. In a statement by the party they claim the incident raises serious questions over the safety and oversight of autonomous vehicle operations on London streets, particularly in densely populated urba...

Taxi drivers investing in new vehicles are being urged to closely examine manufacturer warranty agreements to avoid costly disputes and unexpected repair bills later in ownership. Writing in TAXI Newspaper, Paul Kirby, Executive S.O at the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA), said many cab drivers remain unclear about what is and is not included within manufacturer warrant...

The Urban Transport Group (UTG) has urged the Government to bring forward draft legislation to overhaul the taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) sector as part of the upcoming King’s Speech, warning that existing laws are outdated and failing to reflect modern transport demands. In a letter sent to Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of Wednesday’s State Opening of Parliament, the ...

English language proficiency requirements for taxi and private hire drivers are becoming an increasingly important part of licensing policy as councils and regulators place greater focus on passenger safety, public confidence and service standards. The taxi and private hire industry operates almost entirely as a customer-facing service sector where communication between driver a...