As the pandemic restrictions are easing in the country, Ireland taxi firms face a new challenge. Firms say that they are falling short of new drivers, leaving the industry, leaving them unable to meet the demand. According to reports, there has been a shortage of registered taxi drivers in Northern Ireland by 1/3rd in five…
Under the new rules, taxi drivers in affluent areas like in the Oadby and Wigston, located in Leicestershire, need to prove their fluency in English. Be it in writing or speaking, taxi drivers need to prove their fluency and result of the passed level 2 test in English proficiency. According to the new policy, “a…
The new Tax Check policy that could affect millions of drivers in taxi and private hire vehicles in UK operating PHV business from will launch by April 2022. This new measures come as HMRC looks to bring down on lost revenue in the hidden economy. This new policy will also affect the licensing bodies in…
Liverpool Taxi Drivers are set to receive further financial support for the Pandemic loss. However, regional leaders have acknowledged the aid is “largely symbolic” This is the further financial boost from the support coming from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority taking total support for taxi drivers to £3.5 million and £200 towards the cost of…
Free Now, a popular ride-hailing app announced by 2024 all UK taxis would turn into electric and private hire vehicle by 2025. Similarly, the app in Europe has set the goal of making trips zero-emission by 2030. As a part of Green Pledge initiative, Free Now will be joining hands with drivers and regulators, government…
Bolton area Cab drivers and their passengers have been requested to use face coverings following the steady increase of Covid-19 infections in the borough. This locality has recorded the highest infection rate in the country.
An aspiring taxi driver’s bid to remove the limit on the number of taxis operating in Halton has resulted in a £30,000 fine for the council. Halton Council spent £15,000 for legal presentation in 2019 following John Robert’s court case to contest their denying him 13 taxi licenses. They also used £15,000 to conduct a…
Following the lockdown because of the Corona pandemic, users of Glasgow Taxis moved to online booking using the app. There were also twice as many payments made using a contactless card in the 5 months of lockdown. Being one of the largest taxi company in Scotland, Glasgow Taxis Ltd reported the increase in app use…
The UK has embarked on gathering information that will shape the implementation of automated vehicle technologies through a call for evidence that will guide the introduction of these technological advances.
As several actors join the taxi industry, a report on major players and the software that has assisted this growth is out. It provides critical data to stakeholders like dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and other market players.