Perry Richardson

Uber has expanded its presence at London’s St Pancras International station through a partnership that will see the company incorporated into the station’s official wayfinding signage, according to a statement from Uber UK General Manager Andrew Brem.The move is designed to help passengers locate Uber pick-up points more easily at the major rail terminal, which serves domestic high-speed, commuter and international rail services. Brem said the partnership with London St. Pancras Highspeed aims t

The Transport Select Committee’s wide-ranging review of taxi and private hire vehicle licensing appears set to deliver more benefits for licensed drivers than operators, with recommendations aimed at reducing out-of-area working, strengthening enforcement powers and introducing tougher national standards across England.The committee’s report, published this week, concluded that the current licensing framework is outdated and fragmented, failing to keep pace with the rise of app-based operators a

The Government has re-confirmed that a draft Bill aimed at reforming taxi and private hire vehicle licensing legislation WILL be published during the current parliamentary session, providing the clearest indication yet of the timetable for long-awaited changes to the sector.The update came in response to a written parliamentary question from Labour MP Hannah Spencer, who asked the Secretary of State for Transport when she planned to publish the draft legislative steps intended to reform out-of-a

The GMB union has called on the Government to introduce legal protections for taxi and private hire drivers as autonomous vehicle technology moves closer to commercial deployment in the UK.Delegates at the union’s annual congress, held in Blackpool this week, backed a motion urging ministers to act against potential job losses and reductions in driver earnings linked to the introduction of driverless vehicles.The move comes as policymakers and transport authorities continue to examine how autono

A partnership between Fastned⁠ and Places for London⁠ has officially opened its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub at Hatton Cross Underground station, creating a major new charging destination for taxi, private hire and commercial vehicle drivers operating around Heathrow Airport.The facility was formally launched by Seb Dance, Mete Coban, and Andy Lord, alongside Michiel Langezaal and Tom Hurst. The opening event featured a zero-emission capable black cab, ambulance and Transport

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in a landmark VAT dispute with Bolt Services UK Ltd, overturning earlier tribunal decisions that had allowed the ride-hailing firm to apply the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) to its private hire vehicle (PHV) operations.In a judgment handed down on 12 June 2026, the Court of Appeal allowed HMRC’s appeal against a previous Upper Tribunal ruling, concluding that Bolt’s on-demand minicab services do not fall within the spe

A joint compliance operation involving Wolverhampton Council officers and Greater Manchester Police at Manchester Airport identified a suspected ‘ghost’ private hire vehicle licence plate during targeted inspections carried out as part of National Licensing Week.According to Wolverhampton Council’s Public Protection team, 39 Wolverhampton-licensed private hire vehicles (PHVs) were checked during the enforcement exercise at the airport. Officers reported that one ‘ghost’ plate was identified and

The App Drivers’ and Couriers’ Union (ADCU) has accused Transport for London (TfL) of failing to provide answers over the planned rollout of autonomous vehicles in the capital, following announcements that Uber and autonomous driving technology firm Wayve are preparing for public trials.The union’s intervention comes after Uber and London-based Wayve opened an interest list for people wanting to take part in future autonomous vehicle journeys. Uber has described the technology as “tested and rea

Walsall Council has provided specialist wheelchair transport safety training to its community protection officers as part of National Licensing Week, in a move designed to strengthen taxi and private hire vehicle enforcement across the borough.The initiative, delivered jointly by the council’s licensing and community protection teams alongside representatives from the local taxi trade, focused on improving officers’ ability to identify both safe and unsafe wheelchair transport practices during v

For decades, airport work has been viewed as one of the cornerstones of the taxi trade. The plum job most cabbies are looking for during any taxi shift. Whether it is Heathrow in London, Manchester Airport in the North West or regional hubs across the UK, airports have traditionally offered access to high passenger volumes, long-distance fares and a steady flow of work throughout the year.Yet in 2026, the question is increasingly being asked by drivers: are airport jobs still worth it?The answer