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5 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
Liverpool City Council enforcement teams have issued 72 penalty tickets over two nights as part of a clampdown on vehicles obstructing designated taxi ranks in the city centre. On Saturday 21 June, Licensing Enforcement Officers joined forces with Parking Services to patrol key locations, resulting in 38 tickets being handed out to vehicles parked illegally on taxi ranks.
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5 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
Uber has confirmed its intention to grow both its human driver base and autonomous vehicle (AV) fleet, as it prepares for public road trials of fully self-driving cars in London. The company says it expects to have more drivers on its network in ten years than it does today, despite its commitment to expanding the use of AVs across its platform.
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5 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
Questions are growing over whether Transport for London (TfL) will offer financial compensation to taxi and private hire drivers affected by the ongoing licensing delays. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has now said that compensation should be considered “on a case-by-case basis” following mounting pressure from Assembly Members and industry representatives.
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5 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
A London taxi driver has launched a mortgage and protection advice service aimed at helping self-employed drivers navigate financial challenges unique to the trade. Paul Buck entered the cab industry in 2014 after completing the Knowledge, following a career in financial services that began in 2001. Initially working in the financial advice sector, Paul later explored trades like plumbing and electrical work before deciding to pursue a career as a black cab driver.
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5 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
Taxi driver and vehicle licence numbers across the region remain well below pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest update from Wiltshire Council’s Taxi Licensing Team. As of May 2025, there were 860 licensed taxi drivers. That marks a net drop of 190, or 17%, since April 2020. While 2023 saw a modest recovery with an 11% rise in driver numbers, the increase slowed in 2024 and has now plateaued.
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6 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
Government ministers faced tough questions in the House of Lords over plans for self-driving Uber pilots, with peers pressing for greater clarity on how disabled passengers will be accommodated. Baroness Brinton criticised the timing of the government’s consultation, saying it coincides with the design and manufacturing phase of autonomous vehicles due to hit roads early next year.
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6 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
Westminster City Council is proposing a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at limiting nuisance behaviour linked to pedicabs operating in the West End. A public consultation is now open and will run until Sunday 20 July 2025. Pedicabs, which have operated in London since the late 1990s, continue to prompt complaints from residents, businesses and visitors.
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6 days ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
Sadiq Khan has acknowledged the seriousness of Transport for London’s ongoing licensing delays, calling the backlog affecting taxi and private hire drivers “unacceptable”. Speaking during a recent Assembly session, the Mayor outlined the scale and causes of the disruption, which he said included a cyber incident last year and problems with the rollout of a new licensing software system.
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1 week ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
New York City has taken a unique approach to REGULATE how much Uber drivers are paid, establishing a minimum pay standard unmatched by any other city or state. This policy ensures drivers can cover core expenses such as vehicle maintenance, fuel, and parking, which are typically excluded in other regions. The city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) introduced these rules in 2018 after data showed that 85% of app-based drivers were earning below minimum wage.
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1 week ago | 
taxi-point.co.uk | Perry Richardson
The taxi and private hire industry continues to be as competitive as ever, and in 2025, standing out in a crowded market requires more than just reliable service. With customers turning to their phones for every service they need, a strong marketing approach has become a key part of running a successful taxi firm. Whether you’re looking to expand your customer base, improve visibility or build trust locally, how you promote your business will make a real difference.
