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One of the UK’s largest car dealer groups is installing more than 240 ultra-rapid EV charge points at its branches in England and Scotland, offering drivers another charging option when they’re on the road. Arnold Clark Group is spending more than £30 million on…
Private hire car drivers in the Highlands of Scotland could be forced to take a knowledge test after complaints that some newly licensed drivers could not navigate simple trips. Hackney taxi drivers are already subject to knowledge tests in the region, but some councillors…
Telford Council is looking to offer restricted private hire licenses to drivers who only carry out specific work such as school transport, in a bid to ease the recruitment crisis in the taxi trade. A report to councillors said restricted licences would represent “a…
Zero-emissions air taxi services in the UK have moved a step closer following the announcement of a tie-up between Virgin Atlantic Airlines and Toyota-backed electric aircraft maker Joby Aviation. The companies plan to set up air taxi operations using Joby’s electric aircraft, based out…
Two leading private hire operators, Liverpool-based Delta Taxis and Cardiff-based Veezu, have launched a crowdfunding initiative to fund a court action against Uber over the issue of VAT on fares. The cost of all private hire journeys outside London could potentially rise by 20%…
Hyundai has unveiled a large all-electric seven-seater SUV. The Ioniq9 is Hyundai’s biggest EV to date, with a range of up to 387 miles on a full charge and 800v ultra-fast charging that allows recharging of the 110.3kWh battery from 10% to 80% in…
Lewes District Council’s decision to increase licensing fees could cause “devastating damage” to the taxi trade, a local councillor has claimed. The council has voted to put up licensing fees by 60% per cent, and independent councillor Sean MacLeod claimed fees have more than…
Volvo is returning to the saloon sector with a new electric replacement for the S90. The ES90 will be the first Volvo car with 800V technology to give a longer range and faster charging. The ES90 is the sixth electric Volvo to join the…
Oxford operators are concerned that the city council’s decision to grant Uber a license to operate in the city will flood the city with out-of-town drivers looking for jobs. Oxford was one of Uber’s prime targets for its now-ended Local Cab scheme, which saw…
Radio Taxis Southampton has increased its presence in the major South coast city by acquiring local rival Door 2 Door Cars. The deal adds an additional 70 cars to the Radio Taxis fleet, taking it close to 600 active cars. The deal is the…