Taxi & Private Hire News
The latest UK news for taxi, private hire and rideshare drivers, and what it means for you.
Last updated 13 Feb 2026 · 221 storiesAberdeen Taxis ‘taking on Uber at their own game’ with upgraded app
The Press and Journal
The local firm is teaming up with iCabbi to take a “major step forward in operational efficiency” to those looking to hitch a ride.
Read more →Taxis in Inverclyde are facing 'survival battle', council told
Greenock Telegraph
TAXIS in Inverclyde face a ‘survival battle’ according to the managing director of one of the area's biggest firms.
Read more →Fake taxi driver who sexually assaulted woman in Glasgow is finally locked up
Daily Record
Takeaway driver Abdul Samad, 43, duped his then 20-year-old victim into believing that he was a private hire taxi driver on July 24 2019.
Read more →Two in court after Newcastle taxi driver suffers broken nose in alleged robbery
Chronicle Live
A man and a woman have appeared in court after a taxi driver was allegedly robbed for his takings.
Read more →Man arrested for strangling his wife has bid to become taxi driver blocked
Manchester Evening News
A man’s application for a taxi licence has been blocked because councillors were concerned about the the ‘risk to the travelling public’.
Read more →Exeter taxi fares are Devon's most expensive
Devon Live
Exeter has the most expensive taxi fares in Devon, with a two-mile fare weighing in at £9.50.
Read more →Funeral for 'beloved boys' who died in taxi crash
BBC News
The families of two teenagers who died after a car crash have paid tribute to their "beloved boys".
Read more →Taxi association boss blames “white, middle-class cycling lobby” for “farcical” idea to prioritise cyclists at traffic lights
Road.cc
The general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association has launched a furious rant at the “white, middle-class cycling lobby” over a proposal for cyclists to be automatically prioritised at…
Read more →Transgender taxi driver loses discrimination case after being fired over inappropriate comments
Breaking News
A transgender taxi driver who was fired after making inappropriate comments to staff and relatives of children at a special needs school has lost a case in which he claimed he was discriminated…
Read more →Police manhunt after taxi set alight on Carlisle driveway
News and Star
CUMBRIA Police are seeking support from the public to identify two men as part of an investigation into an arson attack in Carlisle.
Read more →Southampton 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.
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