London Black Taxi News

12/10/2025

TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE INQUIRY: Who’s going to give evidence at the House of Commons to MPs? 🚨💬⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/taxi-and-private-hire-inquiry-who-s-going-to-give-evidence-at-the-house-of-commons-to-mps

12/10/2025

TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE INQUIRY: Who’s going to give evidence at the House of Commons to MPs? 🚨💬⬇️

MPs will begin taking oral evidence on the regulation of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) in England on Wednesday 15 October, as part of the Transport Select Committee’s new inquiry into the effectiveness of current licensing systems. The session will be held from 9.15am to midday in Room 16...

11/10/2025

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers of concern for cabbies to fully electric taxis ⚡️🔌⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/cost-range-and-charging-access-remain-the-biggest-barriers-of-concern-for-cabbies-to-fully-electric

11/10/2025

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers of concern for cabbies to fully electric taxis ⚡️🔌⬇️

Taxi drivers across the UK were asked what one factor is stopping them from switching to a fully electric taxi. The answers reveal a clear pattern. Cost dominates the discussion, closely followed by range, charging infrastructure and vehicle reliability.For many yet to make the change, the financial...

11/10/2025

What fully electric range would you consider to be the MINIMUM for the next black cab?⬇️

11/10/2025

EDITOR IN THE CAB: What hourly earning rate did I manage to hit… and did I get the £80 bonus? 💷⬇️ https://taxipointtaxinews.substack.com/p/editor-in-the-cab-what-hourly-earning

10/10/2025

From George Best to Gene Wilder: UK taxi drivers reveal their most memorable celebrity passengers 📸🎥⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/from-george-best-to-gene-wilder-uk-taxi-drivers-reveal-their-most-memorable-celebrity-passengers

10/10/2025

REVEALED: MPs to begin hearing oral evidence in taxi and private hire licensing inquiry next week 🚨🗓️⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/revealed-mps-to-begin-hearing-oral-evidence-in-taxi-and-private-hire-licensing-inquiry-next-week

10/10/2025

REVEALED: MPs to begin hearing oral evidence in taxi and private hire licensing inquiry next week

10/10/2025

REVEALED: MPs to begin hearing oral evidence in taxi and private hire licensing inquiry next week 🚨🗓️⬇️

MPs will begin hearing oral evidence on the regulation of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) in England on Wednesday 15 October, as part of a fresh inquiry by the Transport Select Committee. The session is scheduled to take place from 9.15am to midday at the Houses of Parliament.The inquiry will...

10/10/2025

From George Best to Gene Wilder: UK taxi drivers reveal their most memorable celebrity passengers 📸🎥⬇️

When TaxiPoint asked drivers across the UK to name the most famous celebrity they’ve ever had in their cab, the responses were staggering in both volume and variety. Hundreds of drivers responded, recounting everything from surreal conversations with Hollywood stars to comical tip tales and unexpe...

09/10/2025

Taxi rep details ‘DANGEROUS’ pedicab concerns as TfL consultation sidesteps structural safety checks and electrification ⚠️⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/taxi-rep-details-dangerous-pedicab-concerns-as-tfl-consultation-sidesteps-structural-safety-checks