Taxis22 hrs agoCouncil consults on removing taxi driver knowledge testUnder current rules anyone seeking a licence as a taxi or private hire driver has to sit the test.22 hrs ago4 days agoTaxi association defends licensing work by councilThe association states City of Wolverhampton Council has the "highest standards" in the country.4 days ago12 Jan 2026Out-of-area taxi-licensing faces government actionSome 96% of all drivers licensed by City of Wolverhampton Council operate outside the city.12 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Mum 'glad' taxi drivers fined for guide dog refusalTwo drivers in Milton Keynes are fined nearly £2,000 under the Equality Act.9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Taxi driver denied licence after 'harassment texts'Bolton Council heard the driver had texted a female passenger to ask if she was single.7 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Plan for taxi rank marshals aims to boost safetyConcerned taxi drivers have pooled their funds to pay for new marshals in Leeds.2 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Concerns remain after Uber regains city licenceUber is held to the same standards as taxis and other operators in York, council says.29 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Use licensed taxis on New Year's Eve, council saysLicensed cars have had "rigorous" safety checks and are fitted with CCTV, Guildford council says.28 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.22 Dec 2025...
