Cross-border hiring has long been a major concern to taxi drivers and Unite has been campaigning for a National Cab Act for many years. Cross-border hiring is used to describe a situation where private hire vehicles or taxis, work predominantly away from the area in which they are licensed, rarely, if ever, working in their […]

Release date: Tuesday, 1 May 2018 Following the hearing on Monday 23 April, Brighton & Hove City Council’s licensing panel has decided against renewing Uber Britannia Ltd’s Private Hire Operator Licence in the city. The unanimous decision was taken as the members of the panel were not satisfied that UBL are a ‘fit and proper […]

From the Express & Star More than 4,000 cab drivers from outside Wolverhampton have been granted licences in one year by the city’s council – up from 60 just five years ago. Drivers from across the country are flocking to the city council for licences because of its fast online application process, which takes 20 […]

TfL press release Consultation seeks views on better signage in private hire vehicles and enhancements to background checks for applicants Views sought on an advanced driving test that would boost passenger safety Proposals build on previous regulatory changes that have driven up standards across the industry Transport for London (TfL) has today (26 March) launched […]

From BBC News Uber said it is suspending self-driving car tests in all North American cities after a fatal accident. A 49-year-old woman was hit by a car and killed as she crossed the street in Tempe, Arizona. While self-driving cars have been involved in multiple accidents, it is thought to be the first time […]