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Addison Lee signs large fleet deal with VW for Multivan people carriers

Addison Lee is adding 600 new Volkswagen Multivans to its fleet.

Addison Lee 12 Feb

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TfL will only licence plug-in hybrid or electric taxis

Transport for London (TfL) has changed the first-time licencing requirements for private hire taxis, in a bid to improve air quality.

taxis 3 Jan

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ServCity robotaxi project begins in London

A new autonomous mobility service research project has begun its testing phase on the streets of London.

17 Feb

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Nottingham hosts wireless charging trial

Nine electric taxis will take part in a wireless charging trial in Nottingham, funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 19 Aug

National Windscreens wins Addison Lee contract

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Addison Lee becomes London’s largest taxi firm with ComCab acquisition

Addison Lee will acquire black taxi operator ComCab, making it the largest private hire and taxi company in London.

17 Jun

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Addison Lee supports coronavirus vaccination effort with discounted rides

Addison Lee has launched its Vaccination Drive initiative, which sees the company offering discounted rides to and from major vaccination hubs in and around London.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 21 Jan

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EAV to launch electric bike taxi in spring 2021

EAV will launch an electric taxi bike in spring 2021 aimed at the urban private hire market.

2 Nov

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Cordic driver app to help taxi industry keep pace with ride-hailing rivals

Cordic has developed a new driver app it says will “revolutionise day-to-day operations” for private hire and taxi fleets.

6 Oct

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Sprint Power to develop wireless charging systems for electric taxis

Sprint Power has been awarded funding from the UK government to develop wireless charging modules for taxis.

15 May

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Go Electric Taxi scheme launches in Coventry

Coventry City Council has launched the Go Electric Taxi scheme, to encourage cab drivers to move to electric vehicles.

5 Sept

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LEVC hands over first electric taxi

A London taxi driver has taken delivery of the first London EV Company (LEVC) electric TX taxi.

23 Jan

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Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi outsells rivals in London

The Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi is outselling all other models to take a 55.1% market share in London, according to Transport for London figures.

22 Sept

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New officers to tackle illegal taxi and minicab activity hit London’s streets

The first wave of new officers from Transport for London’s (TfL) Taxi and Private Hire Compliance team have hit London’s Streets.

15 Dec

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Ubeeqo launches Addison Lee partnership with pilot ‘Welcome Home’ service

Holidaymakers needn’t fear returning to a cold house with empty cupboards anymore, thanks to Ubeeqo.

30 Aug

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Trade union GMB takes on taxi app provider Uber over driver rights and terms

Trade union GMB is launching a legal case against Uber to ensure its members working for the taxi app provider have the same rights as other employees.

21 Aug

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Fleet of Nissan Leafs for Blackpool taxi firm

A new fleet of 100% electric Nissan Leaf taxis has gone into service in Blackpool.

27 Feb

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Mercedes-Benz appoint Vito taxi sales centre

Mercedes-Benz has appointed S&B Commercials as a retail outlet for the Vito taxi model.

29 Dec

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Colin Tenwick appointed Addison Lee chairman, as company eyes expansion

Addison Lee has appointed Colin Tenwick as Chairman, as the company looks to expand beyond London.

18 Jun

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Traffic disruption likely from taxi protest on Wednesday

Drivers in London are being warned of likely traffic disruption from a protest by taxi drivers on Wednesday, June 11.

9 Jun

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Trakm8 launches product for taxi fleets

Trakm8 have exhibited their EcoN product at the Private Hire and Taxi Exhibition.

20 May