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Just weeks after its acquisition by Lyft, FreeNow has launched its ride-hailing service in Glasgow. And rather than directly recruiting drivers like Uber, FreeNow has partnered with Glasgow operator Saltire Private Hire to provide its rides. FreeNow users in Glasgow can now book rides…
Chauffeur service Blacklane has been granted a London private hire operator’s license by Transport for London. The development will allow Blacklane’s dedicated London operations team to recruit more independent chauffeurs throughout the capital to respond to increased demand, with Blacklane significantly growing its portfolio…
Gatwick Airport’s decision to raise airport drop-off charges again has prompted an angry reaction from private hire operators and travel industry bodies. Gatwick Airport’s drop-off fees will rise by £1 to £7 from May 2. Gatwick Airport CEO Stewart Wingate said the increase was…
Kia has shown its new PV5 Cargo electric van at the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC. And the van version will be followed later this year by a passenger version aimed at the private hire sector, with a starting price of £32,995. The…
Charging network Ionity is planning to roll out new “megawatt” chargers, capable of delivering a 200-mile recharge to compatible cars in around 8 minutes. Ionity is becoming the first charge point operator to procure the latest HYC1000 chargers from Alpitronic, which can deliver power…
Veezu has wasted no time in rebranding its two recently-acquired Manchester fleets under the Veezu banner. Both Club Cars and Passenger Cars, bought in November 2024 and January 2025 respectively, are now carrying Veezu branding on their combined fleet of more than 500 cars.…
US-owned ride-hailing service Lyft has made a long-awaited entry into European taxi markets with the acquisition of FreeNow. Lyft, which is Uber’s main rival in North America, has paid €175 million (£150m) to buy the European taxi app from the partner companies that set…
New taxi drivers in Bradford will no longer have to complete a knowledge test. Instead, Bradford Council said they would simply be given training on the city’s key visitor attractions and landmarks. The council said the knowledge test was being scrapped because of the…
Transport for London has granted temporary three-month licenses to drivers whose applications were delayed by the failure of its new computer licensing system. The move comes after protests from trade unions, who claimed that drivers were being placed under undue financial pressure through no…
Glasgow-based TBR Global Chauffeuring (TBR), has expanded its presence in the London market with the acquisition of EuroChauffeurs. The deal further expands TBR’s global reach and reinforces its position as a luxury ground transportation company with a global footprint. Craig Chambers, CEO of TBR…