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Liverpool licensing and police officers issue defect and suspension notices in late-night cross-border private hire compliance crackdown

Licensing officers from Liverpool City Council carried out a joint late-night enforcement operation with Merseyside Police, ...
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Northern Ireland Assembly hears taxi trade concerns over pothole damage and lost income

Taxi drivers in Derry are facing mounting vehicle repair bills and loss of earnings as a result of pothole damage, the ...
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Should all taxis in Glasgow be required to accept card payments?

Glasgow City Council is considering a public consultation on whether taxi drivers should be required to accept credit and ...
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‘NOT COMPARABLE’: Freenow by Lyft insists black cabs’ access and speed will remain unmatched even when autonomous ride-hail launches

Autonomous vehicles set to launch on the Freenow by Lyft platform in London will not replace the capital’s black cab trade, ...
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Pothole breakdowns rise 15% as taxi drivers vent frustration over worsening road surfaces

Pothole-related vehicle breakdowns increased by 15% in 2025, according to new RAC Pothole Index figures, with taxi drivers ...
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TfL sets maximum pedicab fares with £5 base rate and £1 per minute charge under new licensing regime

Transport for London (TfL) will introduce maximum metered fares for pedicab journeys from October, setting a base fare of up to £5 plus a charge of up to £1 per minute, as part of a new regulatory ...