ACs Taxis, a private hire and coach operators in Scotland, has transitioned to a fully digital fleet management system from AssetGo to enhance compliance control and streamline operations. Based in ...

The taxi industry has long been a fixture of both life in cities and rural life, offering trusted travel and a regulated alternative to private hire services. But with changing habits among younger ...

HMRC has recently unveiled a digital transformation roadmap outlining key changes to digitalise tax administration for all businesses and individuals. Although not explicitly aimed at taxi or private ...

Darlington Borough Council has launched a public consultation as part of its latest review of taxi licensing policies covering Hackney Carriage and Private Hire operations.The new proposals come in ...

Only a third of UK adults are aware of staged car accidents, according to new findings from car insurance provider Prima. The scams, known as “crash for cash” schemes, involve fraudsters deliberately ...

Legal representatives hailed a recent Supreme Court judgment as a ‘monumental decision’ for private hire firms across England and Wales after the Supreme Court ruled against a legal move that could ...

The concept of autonomous vehicles (AVs) entering the UK’s taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) market is no longer a distant prospect. Trials are already underway in cities like Milton Keynes, Oxford ...

Lyft has finalised its acquisition of FREENOW, combining two major mobility platforms under one international brand. The move effectively doubles Lyft’s potential market, expanding access to more than ...

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that private hire operators outside London are not required to enter into a contract for hire as principal when accepting a booking. But what does that mean for ...

The current licensing structure for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) in England is shaped by a mix of national laws and local authority powers. While councils are expected to uphold safety, ...

Taxi drivers across the UK remain divided over whether accepting card payments should be mandatory. A recent question posed by TaxiPoint asked readers: Should card payments be mandatory in ALL taxis ...

Veezu, one of the UK’s largest private hire networks, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on operator contract requirements as a clear win for the domestic PHV sector.Nia Cooper, Chief Legal ...