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PHTM - Private Hire & Taxi Monthly, Manchester (2025)

25/07/2025

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25/07/2025

👏👏👏 COUNCIL AND TAXI FIRM WORKING TOGETHER TO RECRUIT NEW DRIVERS TO THE TOWN

A Worksop taxi company is helping to recruit much needed additional drivers in the district thanks to a streamline pre-licensing process, supported by Bassetlaw District Council.

A fast-track application event was held by Worksop taxi operator 6Five2’s to help prospective drivers undertake all the pre-licensing checks that need to be completed as part of the application process to drive licensed vehicles.

The Council’s Licensing department was also on hand to provide information and guidance, while drivers were also able to complete their Knowledge Test with an overall pass rate of 89% on the day.

Following the event, 29 new taxi drivers are in the pipeline and are just a few weeks away from being Bassetlaw District Council licensed drivers, which will help create more transport options across the district.

Denice Davis, Director at 6Five2’s Worksop said: “I am pleased and proud to say we are supporting these people in making an application to the council to become licensed drivers, this has truly been a team effort for all involved.

“The company’s core values are that by licensing drivers and vehicles from the Bassetlaw area, we are helping the local economy to thrive. We want our drivers to provide a high-quality service to local residents and people visiting the district. We also want to work closely with the council to create a safe environment for the community.”

The licensing streamlining event supported drivers with ID checks, application forms, booking DBS checks and safeguarding tests, group two medicals, and driver assessments. It’s hoped further fast track application events will be organised in the future.

Cllr Josie Potts, Chair of Licensing at Bassetlaw District Council said: “We are delighted to be able to support this work to speed up driver licensing applications whilst still promoting and ensuring public safety.

“The addition of more taxi drivers will provide more transport options for residents and hopefully increase the availability of licensed vehicles across the district.”

25/07/2025

🔵 THANET TRADE PROTEST OVER COUNCIL PROPOSALS TO IMPLEMENT PENALTY POINTS SYSTEM

Thanet District Council (TDC) has come under fire after releasing a draft of its policy for private hire and Hackney Carriages, which proposes a penalty points system to keep drivers in check.

If voted in, infringements imposed on workers could include not adhering to the dress code, not having a fire extinguisher or first aid kit or honking the horn to announce their arrival.

The dress code will prohibit the wearing of sports shirts, baseball caps and shorts – unless they are “smart tailored”.

It also forbids leaving your taxi unattended, having a cab that is too old or not green enough.

It has led to outrage within the cabbie community, with dozens gathering outside TDC’s Margate offices on Friday to vent their frustrations.

Muhammet Yesiloz told KentOnline: “If it is enforced within six months, even a year, no one will be able to keep up with it, and half of the drivers will be left without any work.

“So, a council with this policy will create jobless people rather than improving society.

“We do understand the upper government wants a greener world, but this greener world, implementing it in this sudden manner, will create darker lives for the drivers of Thanet.

“We want to know if the judgment system will be fair enough, it is so open to abuse.

“Anyone can report anyone – if someone hates the way a driver looks, or his background, or just for the sake of fun, anyone can be reported.

“Have they considered the earnings of the drivers when they're doing the policy? When they implemented that we should buy cars younger than five years old, which costs minimum of £15,000?"

The release of the council policy, which is only at a draft stage at the moment, took many by surprise.

While there has been an appetite for change and improvements in safety for both passengers and customers, it is feared there may be too much change in one go.

Andrew McMillan likened the situation to “using a sledgehammer to crack a nut”.

He added: “I'm not disagreeing with the council, it's great that we're actually getting on board and trying to improve things.

“But it's too much all at once, and it's bringing to the surface lots of frustration and anxieties just in the day-to-day job.

“If you leave your car unattended, you'll get penalty points or you're at risk of getting penalty points, but what does unattended mean?”

Penalty points will remain on a licence for a period of two years from the date on which they are imposed, and if a licence holder is given 12 or more penalty points within two years, they will be put in front of the council.

In its papers, the council says penalty points “will be used to deal particularly with minor breaches or infringements of legislation, policy or unacceptable behaviour by licence holders.”

“It supports a risk-based approach to enforcement as the points threshold for considering further sanctions will be triggered by repeated or serious breaches.”

The council has not yet been able to clarify how exactly it will seek to enforce its rules.

Mustafa Okur noted the job often requires seeing people “in the worst of situations and the best of situations”.

He told KentOnline: “We don't get any of the support that we need, and because of that, we find that sometimes we're unable to do our jobs.

“This point system, while good as an idea, there's no clear, transparent method or burden of proof.

“Some specific language would be great because, believe me, you tell us how we can get bad drivers out, we'll be a bigger force for you than the police.”

Thanet Area Taxi Drivers group

25/07/2025

⬛️ TWO MEN CHARGED AFTER LEICESTER COLLISION KILLS TAXI PASSENGER AND INJURES TWO OTHERS

Grandmother Donna Brighton, 60, sadly died after the taxi she was travelling in was involved in a collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra shortly before 8.30pm on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Two other passengers in the taxi, a man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s, were also seriously injured, said Leicestershire Police.

The force said today that the drivers of the two vehicles that were allegedly involved in the collision in Glenfield Road, Western Park, Leicester, had now been charged.

Mohammad Sarwar, 68, from Leicester, has been charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Thomas Goulty, 34, from Leicester, has been charged with one count of causing death by careless driving and two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving.

Both men will appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court next week.

25/07/2025

👏👏👏 FREE TAXI SCHEME FOR TOWN WITH NO SUNDAY PHARMACY ....

A pharmacy and taxi firm have teamed up to put on a free shuttle service for patients in Staffordshire struggling to get medication on Sundays.

It will run from Leek, where there are no pharmacies open on Sundays, to nearby Biddulph so people with acute health conditions can have immediate access to medication.

Organised by Leek Link Taxis and Biddulph Late Night Pharmacy, the service will start this weekend at three set times during the day.

Resident Dave Swarbrook told BBC Radio Stoke he came up with the idea after years of being asked which pharmacies were open in Leek on a Sunday.

"I think it's fair to say that we don't have a lot of Biddulph and Leek collaborations so it's a little bit of pioneering," Mr Swarbrook added.

Eddie Sabir, owner of Leek Link Taxis, pictured below, said he noticed more and more customers over the years were travelling to pharmacies in Biddulph or Stoke-on-Trent on Sundays.

He added: "We thought that maybe we can do something together to get people up there and make it accessible for everybody."

Mr Sabir said people who wanted to use the service need to contact Biddulph Late Night Pharmacy to make a booking.

Muhammad Shuaib, manager at Biddulph Late Night Pharmacy, said he had seen an increase of people from Leek coming to Biddulph on a Sunday.

Most of those, he said, had an acute or emergency problem and a prescription for medication they needed urgently.

"So there's an immediate need for them," Mr Shuaib added. "They can't wait until Monday."

Asked whether Leek needed a pharmacy open on Sundays, he said it would help the community access vital healthcare but questioned whether there was enough funding available.

The free shuttle service will initially run as a trial until the last Sunday in August.

Councillor Martin Rogerson, of Staffordshire County Council, said the authority was currently gathering people's views around healthcare provision and demand.

On the shuttle service, he said: "Although a Sunday dispensary is available at nearby pharmacists or walk-in centres and major injuries units, it is always good to see businesses supporting their local communities."

25/07/2025

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25/07/2025

🟩 HMRC UPDATE: New services announced for Self Assessment customers as payment deadline approaches

People who pay their tax through Self Assessment are to benefit from new services, making the process simpler and easier, the Government has announced.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has set out a series of measures, as part of its Transformation Roadmap to support customers when they interact with the department.

These include:
◾️improvements to the digital Self Assessment registration and opt out processes
◾️introducing enhanced on-screen messages to reassure customers and reduce the need for them to chase progress on enquiries
◾️and improving the late filing and late payment penalties online appeals process

The services are announced as millions of Self Assessment customers are expected to make their second Payments on Account instalment by the end of this month.

HMRC is expecting more than 12 million people to file a tax return this year and pay any tax owed. And for many, they will pay in instalments known as Payments on Account. These payments help customers spread the cost of their tax bill by making 2 instalments, which is half the amount of tax a customer owed last year.

HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap sets out its ambitious plans to become a digital first organisation by 2030, with 90% of customer interactions taking place digitally, and includes further enhancements to services for Self Assessment customers.

The roadmap sets out more than 50 IT projects, services and measures that, once delivered, will transform the UK’s tax and customs systems, simplifying processes and making it easier to pay the tax that funds public services and deliver the government’s Plan for Change.

24/07/2025

‼️IMPORTANT CONSULTATION THAT ALL OUR TRADE SHOULD RESPOND TO: Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

‼️CONSULATION CLOSES on 28 SEPTEMBER 2025
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme

◾️First taxi-, private-hire-, and bus-like services of self-driving vehicles can hit the road from Spring 2026 following recent decision to fast-track pilots.

◾️Process to shape key laws regulating the new self-driving vehicle passenger services starts today as part of next steps towards rollout of the vehicles.

◾️New technology could provide more accessible travel options and boost transport in rural areas, while creating 38,000 jobs and unlocking a £42 billion industry – all part of the Plan for Change.

The public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to make them safe and accessible before the first services become available next year.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has launched a consultation on the Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme and the draft statutory instrument, a key legal element of how taxi-, private-hire and bus-like services of self-driving vehicles will be regulated once they hit roads in Great Britain.

Safety, innovation, world-leading regulation and accessibility will be at the forefront of the consultation - with the self-driving vehicles rollout aiming to help reduce human error which contributes to 88% of all road collisions.

Self-driving vehicles can provide greater choice and flexibility for passengers to get around more easily, including during unsociable hours. They could also help add new public transport options in rural areas to boost connectivity for local communities, and improve mobility, accessibility and independence for those unable to drive.

The consultation follows the recent Government decision to fast-track pilots of self-driving passenger vehicles to Spring 2026, helping the industry to innovate and grow.

This will allow firms to pilot small scale services without a safety driver for the first time – which could be available to members of the public to book via an app – before a potential wider rollout when the Automated Vehicles Act is implemented in full from the second half of 2027.

Bringing forward the pilots of self-driving vehicles will help the Government deliver the Plan for Change by creating 38,000 jobs to put money in people’s pockets, driving investment to back British engineering excellence and unlocking an industry worth £42 billion by 2035.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said:

“Self-driving vehicles are one of the most exciting opportunities to improve transport for so many people, especially those in rural areas or unable to drive. We want to work with passengers and industry to make this new form of transport safe and accessible, as we take our next steps towards adoption.

“This technology doesn’t just have the potential to improve transport for millions of people. It will help stimulate innovation, create thousands of jobs, and drive investment to put more money in people’s pockets – all part of delivering our Plan for Change”

Through the consultation, representative groups, industry stakeholders, trade unions and members of the public will be able to make their views heard and influence future Government policy over a variety of areas critical for self-driving vehicles to run safely and efficiently.

These include how self-driving vehicles can be made as accessible as possible for disabled and older people, how services of self-driving vehicles are approved by councils, and when a permit to operate a service should be varied, suspended or withdrawn.

24/07/2025

🟧 GLASGOW'S GREENEST TAXI HITS THE ROAD

The very latest and greenest fully-electric Glasgow taxi is now serving the city following the introduction of the Ford MAXICab to Scotland's biggest fleet.

Following the launch of the new model, a number of Ford MAXiCabs have already joined Glasgow Taxis fleet, the largest traditional taxi company in the UK outside London, with each vehicle capable of being recharged from 20% to 80% in just 39 minutes.

Glasgow Taxis welcomed the new zero-emission vehicles thanks to a partnership with Cab Direct as the Boden Street-based organisation further strengthens its green credentials.

Glasgow Taxis chairman Dougie McPherson said:

"The Ford MAXICab has a real wow factor, making an instant impression on drivers and passengers alike.

It's green, it's comfortable and, importantly, it's wheelchair accessible - and it's another great asset for Glasgow Taxis as electric vehicles continue to provide an important solution for the taxi trade's future needs."

🟧 For further info on the Ford MAXICab click:
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Glasgow Taxis Cab Direct

24/07/2025

🟩 ELECTRIC BOOST: EV CHARGEPOINTS IN THE UK GROW BY 27% IN A YEAR

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood confirmed today that the number of chargepoints in the UK has grown by 27% in the past year, with 17,370 added since July 2024.

The rapid growth in figures – particularly in the North East, East of England and the West Midlands - means drivers can embark on their journeys with the peace of mind that public charge points are a short drive away.

The new chargepoint numbers follow last week’s announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, on top of a £25m boost to help more drivers charge at home and save up to £1,500 a year when switching to electric.

Drivers will start to benefit from discounts as soon as manufacturers successfully apply for their zero emission cars, with the scheme open to firms now and funding available until the 2028 to 2029 financial year.

The Government is investing £4.5 billion to make it cheaper and easier to own an EV, while backing British carmakers to create jobs and drive investment – all part of the Plan for Change.

This is securing the UK’s position as a world-leader in electric vehicle adoption - with Britain the largest EV market in Europe in 2024 and sales up a fifth on the previous year - while helping put more money in people’s pockets.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said:

“Just last week we announced record discounts to help make EV ownership a reality for thousands more people, alongside making it easier to charge at home so more drivers can run their EV for as little as 2p a mile – that’s London to Birmingham for £2.50.

“Today’s chargepoint figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we’re also making fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network across the UK. With a new chargepoint added to the network every half an hour, we’re helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror.”

The sustained growth in the charging network in all four corners of the country shows Government is firmly on the side of drivers, coming on top of a record £1.6 billion to tackle potholes and keeping the 5p fuel duty freeze until spring 2026, saving the average motorist between £50 and £60 a year.

24/07/2025

🟧 STEVENAGE CABBIES HAVE YOUR SAY: TAXI RANK FACES REMOVAL AMIDST TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT

A long-standing taxi rank in Stevenage town centre is slated for removal to make way for the construction of 261 new flats, a move that has sparked public notice and calls for comment.

Stevenage Borough Council is proposing to eliminate the taxi rank on Danestrete as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the former Swingate House site.

The council's public notice outlines the necessity of the removal, stating: "This proposal is due to a major development taking place on the west side of Danestrete, which will require the repositioning of the hoarding line to the kerb edge to accommodate the next phase of construction works."

Further complicating pedestrian flow, the owners of the Westgate Centre on the east side of Danestrete are "also planning improvement works within the same vicinity."

To ensure public safety during these overlapping construction projects, a "temporary pedestrian walkway will need to be established along the western side of the carriageway," according to the notice. The layout of this temporary walkway "necessitates the removal of the taxi rank on Danestrete for the duration of these works."

While the Danestrete rank is set to disappear, the public notice confirms that: "The existing taxi bay located on Westgate will remain unaffected."

Looking ahead, the council has indicated its willingness to find a new solution for town centre taxis, stating: "As the regeneration of the town centre progresses, the council remains open to exploring suitable alternative locations for a taxi rank elsewhere in the town centre."

Members of the public wishing to comment or object to the proposal can email [email protected] or write to The Licensing Manager, Stevenage Borough Council, Daneshill House, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1HN, by August 11.

24/07/2025

🔘 GUERNSEY TAXI DRIVER DUMPS DASHCAM AFTER CRASH WITH CYCLIST WHICH HE BLAMES ON CARBON MONOXIDE

A taxi driver who dangerously collided with a cyclist and then attempted to conceal evidence by throwing his dashcam into a bush has been sentenced to community service and disqualified from driving for two and a half years.

John Howard Robert, 65, initially denied charges of dangerous driving and perverting the course of public justice but later pleaded guilty.

The incident occurred last November at 6:35pm in Les Sablons, St Peter’s. Prosecutor Phoebe Cobb told the court that Robert's taxi was equipped with a dashcam recording both external and internal views, including audio. Following the collision, officers arriving at the scene noticed a cable hanging from the rearview mirror. A police dog later located the dashcam and its mounting bracket in a nearby bush.

Footage recovered from the device showed Robert using his mobile phone while driving, visible through the reflection in his glasses. He was also seen turning off the interior light with his free hand, indicating he wasn't holding the steering wheel. Robert spent significant time looking at his phone, only briefly glancing at the road, and at one point, clipped a kerb.

The cyclist, Orkney Island Games competitor and former Velo Club president Alex Margison, sustained soft tissue damage to a shoulder and an injured finger. Robert apologised to Margison at the scene and called an ambulance.

In a subsequent interview, Robert claimed he was under the influence of carbon monoxide poisoning due to a leaking exhaust, a claim later disproven by professional inspection of the vehicle.

He largely gave "no comment" responses but stated the cyclist was riding in the middle of the road and that he didn't think he needed to tell officers about the dashcam.

Defending, Advocate Clare Tee conceded that "there was nothing she could say that would makes the offences seem any less serious."

She described Robert's actions as a "lack of judgment" and said he "panicked when disposing of the dashcam." She also stated that Robert had not driven since the incident and was in the process of selling his taxi plate, while maintaining he had been unwell.

Judge Gary Perry "totally rejected" Robert's carbon monoxide poisoning claim, calling it "quite frankly ridiculous."

He criticised Robert for putting other road users at risk and then disposing of the dashcam "to protect his own skin, when the cyclist must have been lying in the road." Judge Perry stated that only Robert's long, clean driving record prevented him from being imprisoned.

Robert was ordered to perform 140 hours of community service as an alternative to five months in prison for attempting to pervert the course of justice. He also received 80 hours of concurrent community service as an alternative to two months in prison for dangerous driving, along with a two-and-a-half-year licence suspension.

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