Browse Taxi Trade News by Year http://www.cabdirect.com Thu, 17 May 2012 02:16:42 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:16:42 +0000 Leicester cabbies welcome move to utilise disused car park as taxi rank. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cabs-move-leicester http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cabs-move-leicester Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Audit Commission investigate after suspicions of license overcharging. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/1207 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/1207 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Mixed views on 45% rise in cab fares. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fares-spark-controversy http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fares-spark-controversy Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Tory MP sponsors debate over attacks on taxi drivers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-safety-debate-parliament http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-safety-debate-parliament Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi driver of 11 years injured and shaken after unprovoked attack. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/leicester-cab-driver-battered-and-bruised http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/leicester-cab-driver-battered-and-bruised Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Council plans CCTV for all Bolton taxis. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/bolton-taxi-crime http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/bolton-taxi-crime Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Cabs thrown out at Edinburgh Waverley. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-ban-go-ahead-edinburgh-station http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-ban-go-ahead-edinburgh-station Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Sheffield taxi company launches Safe Taxi Scheme. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/sheffield-students-taxi-direct-scheme http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/sheffield-students-taxi-direct-scheme Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Council gets tough on taxi cheats but police raise concerns. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/dundee-runaway-taxi-customers http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/dundee-runaway-taxi-customers Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Peterborough City Council plans compulsory course for would-be cabbies. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/peterborough-taxi-driver-test http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/peterborough-taxi-driver-test Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Hertfordshire Council allows Watford hackney cabs to use bus lanes. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-direct-bus-lane-access-watford http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-direct-bus-lane-access-watford Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Council withdraws plan for five year taxi age limit. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-age-limit-renfrewshire http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-age-limit-renfrewshire Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Big hearted cabbies strip for charity! http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-drivers-naked-calendar http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-drivers-naked-calendar Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Union backs calls for changes to taxi fare payments. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fares-dundee-runaways http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fares-dundee-runaways Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Oxford City Council requires all cabs to have CCTV by 2015. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/oxford-taxis-on-tv http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/oxford-taxis-on-tv Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 East Lindsey Council launches taxi consultation process. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/horncastle-taxi-consultation http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/horncastle-taxi-consultation Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Lynette Chinnery tells of cabbie's heaven-sent recovery. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/canterbury-taxi-driver-wonder-recovery http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/canterbury-taxi-driver-wonder-recovery Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Rival Edinburgh taxi companies take charity go-kart challenge. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/edinburgh-taxi-centre-charity http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/edinburgh-taxi-centre-charity Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbie left “battered, bruised and bloodied” after unprovoked attack. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-driver-attacker-liverpool http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-driver-attacker-liverpool Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Crawley Borough Council considers cap on hackney taxi numbers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/1098 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/1098 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Cab Direct launches new CabSafe™ on-board CCTV security system. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-for-sale-cctv-security http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-for-sale-cctv-security Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Weymouth Taxi Watch scheme proves a success in fighting cab crime. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-watch-weymouth http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-watch-weymouth Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Almost all Scottish cabbies have had experiences with abusive passengers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-suffer-passenger-abuse http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-suffer-passenger-abuse Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi operators in Telford join forces to stop verbal and physical abuse from passengers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-rivals-share-blacklist http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-rivals-share-blacklist Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Northumberland cabbies win freedom to ply for trade. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-freedom-northumberland http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-freedom-northumberland Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 London cabbies incensed by route ban. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/olympic-taxis-ban http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/olympic-taxis-ban Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 West Midlands cabbies threatened and robbed of hard earned taxi sales income. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-attacks-dudley http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-attacks-dudley Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Drivers of wheelchair accessible taxis in Edinburgh speak out with shared voice. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cabs-edinburgh-partnership http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cabs-edinburgh-partnership Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Worcestershire taxi drivers take direct action against Council charges. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-in-redditch-go-slow-protest http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-in-redditch-go-slow-protest Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Stirling Council introduces colour codes for all new taxi sales. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-in-stirling-colour-codes http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-in-stirling-colour-codes Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi dress code proposals spark controversy in Lancashire. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/pendle-taxi-cab-drivers-race-row http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/pendle-taxi-cab-drivers-race-row Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 New rank sparks protests over possible reduction in taxi sales income. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-hit-by-new-brighton-rank http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-hit-by-new-brighton-rank Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi driver wins appeal over 'silver' taxi dispute. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-for-sale-colour-appeal-manchester http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxis-for-sale-colour-appeal-manchester Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Trade feared negative impact on taxi sales income. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/manx-u-turn-on-taxi-licensing http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/manx-u-turn-on-taxi-licensing Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Tension builds as 'Bristol Blue' hackney taxis deadline approaches. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/bristol-taxi-sales-in-blue http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/bristol-taxi-sales-in-blue Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Coventry black cab drivers continue protest of license numbers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-drivers-protest-in-coventry http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-drivers-protest-in-coventry Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 New taxi fares needed to offset hikes in fuel duty and VAT http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fare-rises-fuel-costs http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fare-rises-fuel-costs Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Cab association seeks changes to improve taxi direct access in town centre. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-direct-bus-lanes-watford http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-direct-bus-lanes-watford Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Transport for London announces 2.7% increase in capital taxi fares. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-fares-set-to-rise http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-fares-set-to-rise Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Licensing committee in Dundee set to consider introducing taxi license cap. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-license-cap-dundee http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-license-cap-dundee Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Council and cabbies in Cumbria agree to hold taxi fares at current rates. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fare-freeze-cumbria http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-fare-freeze-cumbria Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Scottish council rejects deregulation following drivers' campaign. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-license-cap-retained http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-license-cap-retained Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Black cab drivers in Carlisle face new tests on assisting disabled passengers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cabs-disability-tests http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cabs-disability-tests Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Calls for direct taxi access at London's Gatwick Airport. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/direct-taxi-access-gatwick http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/direct-taxi-access-gatwick Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbies' protest wins crunch talks with Council. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-strike-in-coventry http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-strike-in-coventry Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Mixed views on health and dress code initiative in Lancashire. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/preston-taxi-direct-health-and-image http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/preston-taxi-direct-health-and-image Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbbie's taxi sales income hit by severe winter weather. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/snow-fun-for-taxi-trade http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/snow-fun-for-taxi-trade Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Black cab passengers' lost items continue to amaze. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/glasgow-black-cabs-left-luggage http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/glasgow-black-cabs-left-luggage Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 All black cabs for sale in London to be electric by 2020? http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/london-black-cabs-electric http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/london-black-cabs-electric Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Transport for London reviews private hire taxi regulations in capital. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/private-hire-taxi-london http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/private-hire-taxi-london Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Kirklees Council launches taxi CCTV match-funding scheme. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-in-yorkshire http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-sales-in-yorkshire Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 New emissions rules for taxi cabs anger Cheltenham cabbies. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-cabs-emissions http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-cabs-emissions Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi cab operators unhappy over council plans to colour-code Gwynedd taxi cabs. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-cab-operators-see-red http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-cab-operators-see-red Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Portsmouth black cab taxi drivers successfully negotiated new fare deal. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-fare-deal http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/black-cab-fare-deal Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Colchester taxi boycott threat in protest over rank violence. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-marshal-scheme http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-marshal-scheme Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbies fined while dropping off customers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-parking-tickets-plymouth http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-parking-tickets-plymouth Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Hertfordshire cabbies urged to form trade association to tackle problems. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/new-taxi-association http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/new-taxi-association Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Glaswegian cabbies angered by state of city's streets. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/glasgow-taxis-pothole-concern http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/glasgow-taxis-pothole-concern Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Hundreds of cabbies in Bolton are to help police tackle street crime. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-drivers-help-protect-streets http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/taxi-drivers-help-protect-streets Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cheshire cabbies welcome proposal for new rank. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/870 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/870 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Rossendale Cabbies discuss strike action over penalty points system. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/868 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/868 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Carlisle council endorses 8.7% fare increase for taxis. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/carlisle-taxi-fare-increase http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/carlisle-taxi-fare-increase Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Buckinghamshire taxi drivers face compulsory medical tests. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/858 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/858 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Devon cabbies concerned about plans to reduce taxi ranks in Exeter. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/852 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/852 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Liskeard drivers aggravated by motorists constantly clogging up their taxi ranks. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/853 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/853 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbies in Swansea up in arms over "extortionate" taxi licensing fees. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/851 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/851 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Compassionate cabbies from Marsden Taxis rally round pensioner mugged in South Tyneside. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/848 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/848 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 London cabbie tells of surprise delivery in back of his taxi. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/842 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/842 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi drivers in Cardiff to sit English test if passengers have difficulty understanding them. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/840 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/840 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Spot checks hit hard for Posh taxi operators. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/829 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/829 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Durham taxi operators' chance to have their say on licensing changes. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/828 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/828 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 South Lanarkshire taxi drivers sent home for wearing shorts. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/791 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/791 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi marshalling initiative given go ahead for next five years. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/823 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/823 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxis in Pendle, Lancashire, to be fitted with CCTV. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/787 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/787 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Stoke-on-Trent taxi drivers persuade council to make changes. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/805 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/805 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Plans are in place to create a new taxi rank at a waterfront venue in Cardiff Bay. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/780 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/780 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Don't miss your chance to win 2,000 pounds worth of modifications to your cab and other prizes. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/811 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/811 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbies working at Flitwick rail station claim unlicensed taxi drivers are stealing their business. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/806 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/806 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Chelmsford taxi marshalling trial extended. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/785 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/785 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbie left traumatised after midday assault. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/786 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/786 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Former taxi firm owner fined and prosecuted after complaints from the public. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/793 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/793 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Belfast taxi frim launch 25% discount card scheme without warning its self-employed drivers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/799 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/799 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Blackpool Council officials consider review of age limit for hackney taxis. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/782 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/782 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Southampton cabbie looses license after verbally abusing three elderly woman. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/783 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/783 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 South coast cabbies forced to seek first fare increase in three years. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/792 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/792 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Chelmsford taxi operators appeal to freeze issue of hackney plates. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/784 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/784 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cheshire win battle to increase taxi fares. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/779 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/779 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi driver classroom initiative causes offence amongst Southampton cabbies. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/774 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/774 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Glasgow taxi drivers to help epilepsy initiative. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/768 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/768 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wycombe taxi driver reprimanded for leaving cab unattended while taking a leak. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/764 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/764 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Dispute with fellow cabbie lands Staffordshire taxi driver in hot water. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/763 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/763 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Surrey taxi driver scoops the big one with EuroMillions win. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/702 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/702 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Tougher driving tests for would-be taxi drivers in Yorkshire. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/698 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/698 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Northern Ireland taxi driver gets speeding fine overturned. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/691 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/691 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi drivers in Grimsby set to be smart-looking as well as smart-thinking. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/693 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/693 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Mixed results from Worcester taxi tests. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/695 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/695 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 South coast taxi operators angered by relocation of key rank. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/706 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/706 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Liverpool cabbie slammed for taking too long for trip to the loo. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/694 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/694 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbies up and down the country face the threat of even more competition on the ranks. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/700 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/700 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi driver prosecuted for self-protection measures. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/687 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/687 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Road checks hit hard for Coventry taxi drivers. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/688 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/688 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbies welcome new nightime taxi rank proposal. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/708 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/708 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Nationwide consultation on taxi licensing rules and regulations. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/701 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/701 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cabbies bag customer service qualification. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/703 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/703 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi licensing fee hike in midst of economic downturn. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/709 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/709 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Durham Council announces plan to scrap taxi voucher scheme in Teesdale. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/710 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/710 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Evil effects of deregulation anger Spanish taxi operators as well as their UK counterparts. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/692 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/692 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Council pressed for change of policy on seafront taxi rank. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/697 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/697 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi driver suffers knife-point ordeal. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/790 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/790 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Kent cabbie fined 200 pounds for dropping cigarette butt. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/686 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/686 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 2009 proved to be the most momentous year yet in the long struggle to win taxi freedom of choice. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/711 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/711 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Signage for private hire cars splits trade views in Gloucester. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/712 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/712 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Female taxi driver robbed at knife point. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/699 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/699 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 It’s been quite a year for Salisbury-based taxi company Value Cars. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/713 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/713 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi driver raises thousands for charity. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/696 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/696 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Adverts for exotic strip clubs have been banned by Scotland’s biggest city. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/652 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/652 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 The tragic case of murdered Birmingham cabbie Mohammed Arshad. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/654 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/654 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Should fares increase to meet rising costs or be frozen to attract more customers? http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/653 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/653 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Should local authorities make CCTV in taxis compulsory? http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/642 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/642 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Now that's what you call a good shift! http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/655 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/655 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Quality inspections across the country reveal mixed picture in terms of taxi standards. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/650 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/650 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi manufacturer LTI dumps dealers and looks to China in attempt to stem losses. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/649 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/649 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Southend Taxi Drivers' Charity Fund for Children has built a strong tradition. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/647 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/647 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Tragic death of a Yorkshire teenager sparks working hours controversy. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/638 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/638 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Drivers face license fee increase to avoid deregulation. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/651 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/651 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Salisbury cabbies hit new blockage. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/639 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/639 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Man who threatened Bournemouth taxi driver is spared jail. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/640 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/640 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Gosport Borough Councillor spends night observing troublesome taxi rank. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/641 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/641 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Taxi thugs receive mixed punishment in court. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/643 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/643 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Department for Transport focuses on taxi deregulation, fares and vehicle specifications. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/644 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/644 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Stormy protests have rocked Coventry as taxi plate numbers continue to escalate. http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/648 http://www.cabdirect.com/taxi_trade_news/news.cfm/648 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000