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Last updated 9 Feb 2026 · 221 storiesSouthampton taxi driver and pub landlord slam city centre roadworks
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A set of roadworks in the heart of Southampton city centre have sparked anger from a pub landlord and taxi driver who warn disruption is killing the high street.
Read more →Former prison officer convicted of domestic abuse granted taxi licence
STV News
A former prison officer who was convicted of domestic abuse has been granted a three-year taxi licence after telling councillors he had turned his life around.
Read more →Glasgow taxi drivers give verdict on Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Times
Dougie MacPherson, Chair of Glasgow Taxis, took the Glasgow Times on a short tour of the city centre to highlight his concerns and those of the drivers he represents.
Read more →New Loughborough taxi rules approved despite concerns some drivers can't afford it
Leicester Live
New rules for Loughborough's black cabs have been approved, despite concerns they could put some drivers out of business.
Read more →'Slowing drivers to 10mph' solved a problem, but taxi issues remain
Manchester Evening News
Sweeping changes to Manchester city centre roads have worked to bring pollution down, transport bosses say — but air quality problems remain.
Read more →Bolton taxi driver suspended for using phone while driving
The Bolton News
A taxi driver has been suspended after being convicted for using a mobile phone while driving.
Read more →New £12m gritter, bin and taxi depot plan approved
BBC News
Planning permission for a new £12.5m council bin and gritter depot and taxi licensing office in Wolverhampton has been granted.
Read more →Glasgow and Aberdeen airports increase passenger drop-off fees
STV News
From Tuesday, February 3, the price for drivers for 15 minutes will increase by £1 in Glasgow and by £1.50 in Aberdeen to reach £7 at both airports.
Read more →Watch UK’s first driverless taxi take to streets of London as AI ‘robo cabs’ to pick up millions of passengers
The Sun
Waymo taxis are currently in a testing and mapping phase with human safety drivers present, and are not yet offering commercial, driverless rides.
Read more →Waymo autonomous taxi’s collision with child under investigation
Drive
At a primary school drop-off, a Waymo autonomous taxi struck a child, with investigations underway into how the driverless cab handled events pre- and post-collision.
Read more →Council plans remove taxi rank as part of Stevenage works
The Comet
Stevenage Borough Council has applied to remove a taxi rank from the High Street as part of ongoing works.
Read more →Taxi driver who refused to carry guide dogs fined
BBC News
A taxi driver has been fined after refusing to take guide dogs along with disabled passengers.
Read more →No camouflage, no flip flops! Council fashion police warn hundreds of taxi drivers over what they wear in the cabs
Daily Mail
Cabbies and private hire workers have been issued with more than 200 warnings in the last three years after they failed to adhere to dress codes set out in the conditions of their licenc
Read more →Taxi driver says police shouldn't have fined him because of who was in his car
Liverpool Echo
A taxi driver fears being ordered to pay £500 after dropping a customer, who is disabled, off in a pedestrianised zone.
Read more →Investigation after knifepoint robbery of taxi driver
Nottinghamshire Police
Police are investigating after a taxi driver reported being threatened at knifepoint by a man who fled without paying his fare.
Read more →Knowledge test for taxi drivers axed by council
BBC News
Taxi drivers will no longer have to take a knowledge test to gain a licence from a Lincolnshire council.
Read more →Newcastle taxi driver left with broken nose after alleged attack as two arrested
Chronicle Live
The alleged assault and robbery took place on Roman Avenue in Walker, with Northumbria Police informed of the incident at around 1.30am
Read more →Self-driving taxi in London films itself running red light
The Telegraph
One of London’s first self-driving taxis filmed itself running a red light as it carried its company’s co-founder to Buckingham Palace to be decorated for services to AI...
Read more →Taxi driver caught using 'ghost' number plates in Cheltenham
Gloucestershire Live
A taxi was found using fake 'ghost' number plates while working in Cheltenham. The driver was caught during a joint enforcement operation during Cheltenham’s November race meet, on Friday November 15…
Read more →Greater Manchester steps up support for taxi drivers with new £4.45m vehicle fund
Wigan Today
Greater Manchester is stepping up its commitment to support locally licensed taxi drivers, with plans to launch a new £4.45m fund to help them upgrade to cleaner vehicles.
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