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For taxi drivers, stopping is an unavoidable part of the job. Unlike most motorists, a cabbie’s working day depends on repeatedly finding safe and lawful places to collect and set down passengers, at addresses chosen by customers rather than drivers. But two recent London cases demonstrate how quickly carrying out that basic function can result in a financial penalty, even where...

The Government has said it has no objection to a review of airport drop-off charges after MPs raised concerns about the treatment of taxis and private hire vehicles, the cost of reaching terminals and the displacement of vehicles into nearby communities. The issue featured prominently during the House of Commons second reading of the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regul...

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Cabinet has been asked to approve the authority’s first consolidated Taxi Licensing Policy, bringing conditions and guidance for taxi and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators into a single document. The policy was presented to Cabinet on 7 September 2026, with members invited to recommend it to the full council for formal adoption. The avai...

Taxi and private hire vehicle drivers and operators who charge wheelchair users additional fees because of their disability could be prosecuted and fined up to £1,000, the Government has warned. Local licensing authorities have been reminded that they are responsible for enforcing the relevant non-discrimination provisions and should consider suspending or revoking licences when...

Wiltshire Council has reported a growing number of drivers registering with Uber following the ride-hailing company’s licensing in the county. The expansion of the platform has coincided with more vehicles transferring from hackney carriage to private hire licensing, with Uber’s dynamic pricing model identified as the main reason for the change. In its September 2026 Taxi Licens...