taxis
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General News 21 Jan 2021Addison 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.
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Electric fleet news 2 Nov 2020EAV 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.
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Connected fleet 6 Oct 2020Cordic 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.
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General News 15 May 2020Sprint 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.
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News 26 Nov 2019New campaign launched to urge taxi and ride sharing industry to go green
A cross-continental coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) is asking the taxi and ride sharing industry to commit to switching to 100% "clean rides" by 2025.
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Environment news 5 Sep 2018Go 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.
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Manufacturer news 23 Jan 2018LEVC hands over first electric taxi
A London taxi driver has taken delivery of the first London EV Company (LEVC) electric TX taxi.
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Manufacturer news 22 Sep 2017Mercedes-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.
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Tax and legislation news 15 Dec 2016New 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.
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General News 30 Aug 2016Ubeeqo 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.
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Fleet industry news 21 Aug 2015Trade 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.
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Fleet industry news 27 Feb 2015Fleet of Nissan Leafs for Blackpool taxi firm
A new fleet of 100% electric Nissan Leaf taxis has gone into service in Blackpool.
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Van News 29 Dec 2014
Mercedes-Benz appoint Vito taxi sales centre
Mercedes-Benz has appointed S&B Commercials as a retail outlet for the Vito taxi model.
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Fleet industry news 18 Jun 2014Colin 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.
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News Article 9 Jun 2014Traffic 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.
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NEWS 20 May 2014Trakm8 launches product for taxi fleets
Trakm8 have exhibited their EcoN product at the Private Hire and Taxi Exhibition.
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Fleet industry news 9 Apr 2014Boro Taxis invests £1m in fleet
Tees Valley private hire firm Boro Taxis is continuing growth with a £1m investment in its fleet.
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Manufacturer news 7 Jan 2014Nissan unveils NV200 London Taxi design
Nissan has unveiled the new face of its NV200 Taxi for London, with a redesigned face to distinguish it from the standard van.
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Fleet industry news 18 Sep 2013Taxi company slash insurance bills with CCTV
A North East taxi company, whose insurance has doubled in the last three years, is set to save thousands by installing state of the art CCTV in its fleet.
