With fuel prices and the cost of living increasing, being a career cabby is becoming less profitable everyday. Licensing authorities across the UK are raising fares to try and help combat this. But in the long run, petrol and diesel cabs are only going to get more expensive, are electric vehicles the answer?

New best practice guidance is finally on the horizon for that taxi and private hire trade! Over a decade in the works, the consultation for new best practice guidance was launched this week. The DfT is calling on all stakeholders in the industry to share their views.

The Transport Champions appointed by the DfT have recently published their recommendations into how the UKs transport infrastructure needs to be improved to better protect women and girls from violence and intimidation.

Taxi and private hire drivers are a bit of an anomaly when it comes to the Enhanced DBS Check. This level of criminal record check is usually reserved for people working in health & social care, education or childcare. In this article, we look at why taxi and private hire drivers must have the Enhanced DBS Check.

Over the past ten years, the number of people attempting the Knowledge of London had dropped by 95%. Is it down to the difficulty of The Knowledge, or something else entirely? It seems to be a divisive point in the industry.

The DBS has recently announced that following a fee review, they have proposed to Parliament a reduction in price or all levels of DBS Checks. As long as it passes through Parliament, from April we will be able to offer these reduced prices for all our customers.

In a recent interview with TaxiPoint magazine, Steve Garelick of the GMB Union, discussed his thoughts on introducing a ‘No-Ride’ list. This list would help protect drivers in London by keeping them aware of any problematic passengers who have caused issues for other drivers.

Electric and plug-in hybrid cars are not cheap. From the initial purchase to maintenance, the costs quickly add up. And whilst they give off fewer emissions at the local level, are they really as sustainable as car manufacturers market them?

Clean Air Zones are becoming a more familiar sight in the UK, with many being introduced over the next two years. But taxi and private hire businesses have been sharing their concerns about whether they’ll be able to survive the extra costs after the disastrous two years the industry has just faced.

Local authorities across the UK have started running campaigns to raise awareness of the upcoming changes to tax rules for drivers. Tax conditionality comes into effect from April 2022and all self-employed hackney, taxi and private hire drivers need to be prepared.

Rickshaws or pedicabs are a familiar sight in London and they are a favourite amongst tourists. However, their legality and regulation have long been a source of intense debate. A Private Members Bill going through Parliament at the moment seeks to clarify the rules surrounding pedicabs in the capital.

As it’s coming up to Christmas, we thought we’d put together a bit more of a lighthearted article for you! Being a cabbie is a full-time career for most, but for some famous individuals, it was the perfect job to help them achieve their other aspirations. Here we look at some of the most famous ex-cabbies out there.

The taxi and private hire industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. For many drivers, the combination of coronavirus restrictions, loss of work and lack of support has severely affected their mental health. Here we look at some of the resources available and what to look out for in your friends, family and colleagues.

Uber are back in the news this week following a UK High Court ruling. The ruling confirmed that it is Uber, and not the driver, that enter into a contract with passengers. This could potentially lead to Uber raising their prices by 20% to cover VAT. The ruling is likely to affect the wider industry as well.

Bolt is continuing their expansion throughout the UK, with service now being offered in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Newcastle and many more. As the fastest-growing ride-hailing app globally they look set to catch up with Uber in the UK.

Uber’s Local Cab feature has been steadily launching in more areas across the country. While it has been welcomed by those partnered with Uber, it is still a concern for many in the industry. In this article, we look at the most recent happening in Local Cab.

We had a great time at the Institute of Licensing’s 25th Annual National Training Conference. It was great to see people in 3d for once rather than behind a screen and was really useful to tackle some of the issues affecting the industry

Next week TaxiPlus will be attending the Institute of Licensing’s 25th National Training Conference. After so long working from home it’s going to be amazing being able to go to an in-person event again! We’ve put together a list of all the sessions you need to check out if you’re part of that taxi trade.

2021 has been a busy year for new rules and regulations for the taxi and private hire industry. Following the introduction of statutory rules for the industry back in January, the new Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill will be another big shakeup for licensing authorities.

V Cars, one of Veezu’s hyperlocal private hire operators, recently announced the launch of their ‘Safe Taxi Scheme.’ This scheme helps students in Bristol and Bath get home safely after a night out. Even if they don’t have any money on them.