Here’s what has been going on in the Taxi Industry as of late:
Barnsley Taxi Drivers Threaten to Quit Unless Fares Increase
Barnsley taxi drivers are struggling to make ends meet with the current cost of living crisis, and as a result, have been demanding their request for increased fares to be approved.
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Taxi Licensing Toughened to Protect Passengers Across England
Due to reported incidents of various forms of misconduct during journeys, Councils in England have mandated tougher regulations. They propose using a national database to record taxi drivers who have had licenses revoked in a bid to protect passengers.
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Plymouth Taxi Shortage Worsening with More Drivers Quitting
The Plymouth Licensed Taxi Association (PLTA) have said that ‘an increasing number of hackney drivers are being forced into retirement’ and accused the authority of only caring about taxi colour changes.
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London Black Taxi Cab Manufacturer to Branch Out into EVs
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), the black cab maker owned by Chinese car maker Geely, has announced their plans to branch out into manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs).
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Northampton Taxi Drivers Protest Against New Tight Industry Regulation Policies
The local taxi drivers say the new rules ‘unfairly target the industry’s overwhelmingly minority and migrant worker demographic.’ The council argues the rules are necessary to protect passengers.
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Glasgow MSP warning of LEZ scheme leading to a ‘devastating impact’ on taxi trade.
MSP warns that LEZs (Low Emissions Zones) in Glasgow city centre will have a horrendous impact on taxi companies and their trade amid Scottish parliamentary debate.
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