Birmingham emissions targets could force 2,000 cabs off the road
Hundreds of taxi and private hire drivers in Birmingham could be forced to replace their vehicles as the city has been ordered to clean up air pollution.
Read MoreMurphy and four others guilty in PCS Events clocking trial
PCS Events boss John Murphy and four other individuals have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud at Chester Crown Court after a six-week trial. The five have been convicted of a car clocking conspiracy that involved wiping a total of around 7.5 million miles off the odometers of more than 100 cars from…
Read MoreJuly tribunal date for Addison Lee unfair dismissal case
The Employment Tribunal on the Addison Lee unfair dismissal case will take place in London on July 4, 2017, it has been announced.
Read MoreeVolt chargepoints support new Taxi Central EV fleet
Electric vehicle chargepoint supplier eVolt has completed the installation of three rapid chargers for a new Scottish taxi business. The chare points support Kirkcaldy-based Taxi Central’s five new Nissan Leaf EVs, which are now fully operational in its private hire fleet.
Read MoreLiverpool plans city-wide license after local drivers get nasty with Uber interlopers
A group of Liverpool taxi drivers staged an extraordinary protest against Uber drivers licensed in other cities who are said to be working in Liverpool.
Read MoreAcquisitions and booking growth boost for Addison Lee profits
Addison Lee says it expects a 40% increase in revenue this year as the effect of major acquisitions kick into the company’s finances.
Read MoreUber challenge forces TfL backdown over English language test
Uber has Transport For London to delay its plans to force all drivers to pass English language tests, following a legal challenge. TfL has now postponed implementation of the requirement by six months.
Read MoreGo Green boosts Newbury presence with H&H Taxis takeover
Go Green Taxis has followed its recent move into Newbury with the acquisition of local rival H&H Taxis with immediate effect.
Read MorePCS “wiped 7 million miles off odometers” in massive clocking fraud, court hears
Directors and staff at north-western chauffeur operator PCS Events wiped a combined seven million miles off the odometers of more than 100 cars in a “clocking” scam, Chester Crown Court has heard.
Read MoreOxfordshire’s Go Green Taxis expands into Newbury
Oxfordshire-based Go Green Taxis has expanded its service into the west Berkshire town of Newbury.
Read MoreKarhoo Rises From The Ashes
British based taxi price comparison and hailing app Karhoo, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November, is back in the saddle following a deal backed by a finance branch of Renault group.
Read MoreNew taxi licences suspended by Knowsley Council as officials struggle to cope with demand
Knowsley Council has stopped issuing new taxi licences as officials cannot cope with a deluge of applications following the removal of local “knowledge” tests.
Read MoreMerseyside minicab giant Delta grows despite Uber entry
Bootle-based private hire operator Delta has reported a rise in turnover and a reduction in losses last year, despite new competition on Merseyside from Uber.
Read MoreAll-new Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi launches in London
The all-new Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi is now officially on sale in London, priced from £168 a week with a zero deposit, based on a four-year lease with a final £15,900 payment, and 30,000 miles a year.
Read MoreAddison Lee’s global drive gains momentum with massive US Flyte Tyme takeover
Addison Lee has made a major acquisition in North America with the purchase of major New Jersey-based executive car service Flyte Tyme.
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