Taxi & Private Hire News
The latest UK news for taxi, private hire and rideshare drivers, and what it means for you.
Last updated 3 Feb 2026 · 221 storiesCouncil 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.
Read more →Safety concerns prompt city centre taxi rank trial
BBC News
New experimental taxi ranks are to be introduced in a busy part of Leicester city centre after police raised concerns about road safety.
Read more →Major taxi defects frightening, says councillor
BBC News
The number of taxis found to have dangerous or major defects has been described as "frightening".
Read more →THAT’S NOT FARE Heartless fare dodgers run out on £4,500 taxi bill after cabbie took pair on epic 780-MILE journey & even paid for meals
The Sun
TWO fare dodgers have been arrested after allegedly running away from a taxi driver who had taken them from Lisbon to Barcelona.
Read more →Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
BBC News
Waymo, the US driverless car firm, said it hopes to be operating a robotaxi service in London as soon as September this year.
Read more →Taxi safety reforms not tough enough, says driver
BBC News
A private hire driver who lives and works in Grantham but is registered in Wolverhampton says plans to reform taxi licensing do not go far enough.
Read more →Tributes to 'incredibly kind' London taxi driver killed in crash
My London
Christopher Bottoms, who previously worked for the Metropolitan Police, died in hospital last week
Read more →Airport to examine electric 'sky taxi' potential
BBC News
Electric aircraft described as "sky taxis" could fly from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) when it reopens, the airport has said. The lightweight vehicles, which travel at up to 150mph (240km/h),…
Read more →Taxi driver allegedly sexually assaulted passenger in his cab in Newcastle
Chronicle Live
A taxi driver has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in his cab. Malik Masood allegedly sexually touched the woman after he picked her up from the city centre.
Read more →Oxfordshire taxis may be forced to take card payments
Oxford Mail
Taxis could soon be required to accept card payments under new licensing plans.
Read more →Taxi passenger injured during attack by youths
BBC News
A man was attacked by a "group of youths" while he was inside a taxi, police have said.
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