TaxiPoint
banner
taxipoint.bsky.social
TaxiPoint
@taxipoint.bsky.social
The UK’s taxi industry news source
⚠️ Can taxi drivers legally play music on passenger request? What UK licensing rules actually say
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/can-tax...
Can taxi drivers legally play music on passenger request? What UK licensing rules actually say
Whether a taxi driver can legally play music at a passenger’s request is not as straightforward as many in the trade assume. In the UK, the issue hinges on copyright law and whether music played insid...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨 TAXI CROSS BORDER: What did Mayor Andy Burnham say and how does Manchester plan to tackle out-of-area working?
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/taxi-cr...
TAXI CROSS BORDER: What did Mayor Andy Burnham say and how does Manchester plan to tackle out-of-area working?
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a campaign demanding major changes to England’s taxi licensing laws. He says the current system leaves city-regions unable to ensure the safety, stan...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🚨 TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/taxi-kn...
TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing
The number of London’s licensed taxi drivers has been in decline since the pandemic, raising concerns about the future of the trade.Suzanne Sullivan, Airport Representative for the Licensed Taxi Drive...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🔴 Nearly half of all UK taxi drivers hit by costly passenger vomiting incidents, survey reveals
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/nearly-...
Nearly half of all UK taxi drivers hit by costly passenger vomiting incidents, survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that nearly half of all taxi and private hire drivers in the UK have experienced a passenger vomiting in their vehicle. The findings highlight the financial and operational b...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
↩️ No indication that London taxi turning circle requirements will be reduced says LEVC
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/no-indi...
No indication that London taxi turning circle requirements will be reduced says LEVC
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) have not received any indication from Transport for London (TfL) that there are plans to reduce conditions around the iconic black taxi turning circle.LEVC, the ...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Uber’s New ‘Trip Radar’: How it works and what it means for drivers 📡⬇️
Uber’s New ‘Trip Radar’: How it works and what it means for drivers
Uber has introduced a new feature called ‘Trip Radar’ to its Driver App, offering drivers a fresh way to engage with trip requests. Unlike the traditional system, where trips are individually assigned...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Over two thirds of UK Bolt private hire drivers are multi-apping and around a quarter make at least £4,000 per month 💷📱⬇️
Over two thirds of UK Bolt private hire drivers are multi-apping and around a quarter make at least £4,000 per month
Ridehail giants Bolt has unveiled its Ride-Hailing Economy Report, shedding light on how the industry is helping individuals across the UK and beyond access work.The report draws on feedback from over...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 8:56 AM
🚨 WHEN WILL IT END? A decade of declining fleet and driver numbers for London’s taxi trade
WHEN WILL IT END? A decade of declining fleet and driver numbers for London’s taxi trade
The iconic black taxi, a staple of London’s transport network, has faced significant challenges over the past decade. Recent figures reveal the concerning reduction in both the number of licensed driv...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 9:24 AM
UK drivers’ confidence on the road revealed: Southampton leads, Nottingham lags behind 🚗🚙
UK drivers’ confidence on the road revealed: Southampton leads, Nottingham lags behind
A new survey from Compare the Market sheds light on UK drivers’ confidence levels, highlighting significant regional and situational disparities. The findings reveal where drivers feel most assured be...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 9:01 AM
🟨 HAILO: How the first black taxi app made it big at launch and changed an industry
HAILO: How the first black taxi app made it big at launch and changed an industry
In the early 2010s, the taxi industry found itself at a crossroads, poised for disruption by the advent of mobile commerce and app-based booking systems. In London, Hailo emerged as one of the most si...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 9:50 AM
🚨 BOLT RULING SIGNALS LEGAL SHIFT: What does it mean for private hire drivers, operators and ‘multi-apping’?
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/bolt-ru...
BOLT RULING SIGNALS LEGAL SHIFT: What does it mean for private hire drivers, operators and ‘multi-apping’?
A recent Employment Tribunal ruling classified ride-hailing firm Bolt’s drivers as workers rather than self-employed, granting them key rights such as minimum wage and holiday pay and challenging the ...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 9:49 AM
November 28, 2024 at 9:38 AM
📱 THE COMPLEX WORLD OF ‘MULTI-APPING’: A growing debate in the taxi and private hire vehicle industry
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/the-com...
THE COMPLEX WORLD OF ‘MULTI-APPING’: A growing debate in the taxi and private hire vehicle industry
In the taxi and private hire sector, the rise of “multi-apping” has ignited a heated discussion. This practice, where drivers operate across multiple ride-hailing platforms simultaneously, has become ...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 9:34 AM
👮‍♀️ CROSS BORDER TAXI CHECKS: Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles working out-of-area in Warrington checked
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/cross-b...
CROSS BORDER TAXI CHECKS: Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles working out-of-area in Warrington checked
City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Protection team, in collaboration with Cheshire Police in Warrington, recently carried out a series of compliance checks on licensed private hire vehicles across...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM