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Ford reveals new all-electric E-Tourneo Courier ahead of 2024 launch

Ford has released a new compact electric MPV called the E‑Tourneo Courier. The five-seat vehicle is the latest fruit of Ford’s alliance with Volkswagen on EVs. Ford has committed to offering 10 EV models in Europe by 2024, as it targets zero emissions for…

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Competition watchdog to grill supermarkets over petrol and diesel price ‘profiteering’

Petrol and diesel prices are unnecessarily high, according to the UK competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said oil companies could not blame global factors such as the war in Ukraine for high prices, and accused retailers of taking bigger margins than…

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LEVC reveals next-generation all-electric London black cab platform

The next-generation LEVC London black taxi will be a fully-electric vehicle, the company has announced. LEVC has released images of its next-generation all-electric platform, which will replace the current LEVC series hybrid TX taxi and VN5 van models in the next, which use a…

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Osprey Charging Network adds 150kW charge points in Hull and Bridgend

Hull and Bridgend are the latest locations to receive new Osprey rapid electric vehicle charge points as part of the operator’s ambitious plans to have more than 1,000 rapid chargers in operation by the end of 2023. In Bridgend, the new public charging sites…

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pd website news inverclyde cctv

Inverclyde Council approves CCTV cameras following pressure from operators

Inverclyde Council has reversed a ban on in-cab CCTV cameras following a series of attacks on drivers in the area. In a landmark decision, councillors voted unanimously to allow operators to have cameras in their cabs, following pressure from local trade bodies and unions.…

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Zest wins TfL contract to set up electric charging points on public land in London

Transport for London has awarded electric vehicle infrastructure provider Zest a contract to roll out 39 new EV charging bays by the end of 2024. The charge points will be built on 24 sites in south and south-west London, The 39 new bays will…

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pd website news addlee profits

ComCab takeover helps Addison Lee double profits in 2021-22 financial year

Addison Lee doubled its profits in the 2021-22 financial year, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and a chronic shortage of private hire drivers. The business achieved an adjusted EBITDA of £19.1 million, up from £7.9m the previous year, on a turnover of…

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Eddie Townson (1952-2023)

ProDriver magazine is saddened to hear of the death of Edward (Eddie) Townson over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Eddie was a well-known and popular figure in the private hire industry, having served as Chairman of the Private Hire Board. Eddie was instrumental in securing…

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pd website news charge uk ian johnston

New EV charging trade body ChargeUK pledges to double UK network by year end

Eighteen of the biggest electric vehicle charging companies have joined forces to form a new UK trade association called ChargeUK, with a goal of doubling the size of the charging network by the end of 2023. ChargeUK, backed by major players including BP Pulse,…

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pd website news taxi butler report

Global taxi market recovering, but bookings down on 2019, says Taxi Butler report

Global taxi and private hire bookings are recovering month-on-month, but are still some way below peak-pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to a new report from Amsterdam based dispatch systems supplier Taxi Butler. But the Global Taxi Booking Industry Report showed that Q1 2023 experienced a…

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pd website news vw id3

Volkswagen reveals upgraded ID.3 EV with simplified model line-up

Volkswagen has revealed a facelifted version of its ID.3 electric car, and is putting in new production facilities in Germany in order to ease supply restrictions on the car. UK customers can now order the enhanced Volkswagen ID.3 for delivery later in the year,…

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pd website news mina report

Home and public EV charging costs have stabilised after tough winter, says Mina report

The cost to charge an EV has stabilised over the past few months, following a year of climbing prices, according to new research from EV charging payment specialist Mina. In its latest EV Report, Mina claims the average cost of home charging only increased…

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pd website news freenow eastbourne

Eastbourne taxis go live on FreeNow app after successful Brighton launch

Hackney taxi drivers in the south coast town of Eastbourne will be able to take jobs via the FreeNow app from May 3. The move follows a successful launch of the ride-hailing service in nearby Brighton in 2018. The company registered a 25% growth…

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pd website news bolt taxis

Bolt adds London black cabs to app as dedicated booking option

Ride-hailing app Bolt has added London black cabs as a dedicated booking option on its London’s iconic black cabs available on its platform. Black cabs have previously been available on FreeNow, following its acquisition of dedicated app Hailo, but Bolt is by far the…

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pd website news bmw i5 testing

BMW i5 in final testing ahead of summer reveal and October on-sale dates

BMW has released images of its electric i5 saloon undergoing final testing in advance of its launch this summer. The car – an all-electric version of the next-generation 5-series range – will compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Genesis G80 as battery-electric executive chauffeur…

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pd website news mercedes e class

Mercedes-Benz reveals new E-Class with petrol and diesel PHEV options, but no EV

Mercedes-Benz has revealed a new and larger E-Class saloon, but the car remains a petrol or diesel model, with plug-in hybrid versions. As with the S-Class, there is no electric E-Class – the EQE is designed to plug that gap. However, Mercedes claims that…

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pd website news geth thomas wrexham chauffeurs

Fair Tax accreditation aims to build public trust for Wrexham Chauffeurs

Wrexham Chauffeurs has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark, joining the movement of businesses committed to financial transparency and responsible tax conduct. Fair Tax Mark accreditation recognises businesses that pay the right amount of corporation tax at the right time and in the right…

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pd website news zego survey

Aberdeen is the city with the lowest risk of road accidents, according to Zego study

Aberdeen is the British city where you are least likely to have a road accident, a new study by taxi insurance company Zego has found. Zego analysed ONS data to discover the number of road accidents in each UK city in 2021, both fatal…

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