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Transport for London and electric vehicle charging network Engenie have opened London’s first EV rapid charging hub in  car park at Stratford International railway station.

A decision to move the taxi rank from the front of Brighton railway station to the rear has angered taxi drivers and motorists as a result of increased congestion and, as a result, higher fares.

Hackney carriages in Hartlepool are set to remain yellow after a consultation about changing the colour to white, black or silver.

Electric private hire vehicles will be allowed in Coventry under changes proposed by the city council. And it has also been proposed that minimum seat sizes will be scrapped, with both plans set to be approved this month.

Former Addison Lee CEO Liam Griffin is trying to put together a £125 million rescue bid for the company.

American investment giant Cerberus Capital Management is the latest potential buyer for Addison Lee, according to a Sky News report.

Uber rival Bolt wants to talk to existing private hire operators as it rolls out its ride-hailing service throughout the UK.

While Uber starts another appeal process to regain its licence, another ride-hailing app is preparing to launch into the London marketplace.

Uber’s ongoing London troubles could spread across the UK as a number of city authorities have instigated reviews of the ride-hailing company’s local operations.