A Melbourne bartender details a 'wild goose chase' with a cabbie who refused to use the meter. He fought back with false bookings, sparking a debate on passenger protections and industry reform.
A Melbourne bartender details a 'wild goose chase' feud with a taxi driver who refused to use the meter and overcharged him. He reports the incident to authorities and 13cabs.
A registrar doctor, double the alcohol limit, caused a head-on crash leaving a taxi driver with serious injuries in North Shields. He received a suspended sentence.
From 2 Jan 2026, taxis and private hire vehicles are excluded from a key VAT scheme. Traditional drivers welcome the fairness, while Uber labels it 'absurd'. Find out how it affects your journey.
NRL superstar Reece Walsh stunned fans with a secret undercover job as a DiDi driver after leading the Brisbane Broncos to premiership glory. Discover his incredible disguise and passenger reactions.
Deputy PM David Lammy used parliamentary expenses for accountants' fees over a decade, totalling £6,604. The practice has now been banned by IPSA. Read the full details and reaction.
Scottish MSPs' expenses surged 7.6% to a record £27.45m in 2024-25, with claims for items like a 79p bottle of bleach. Discover the full breakdown and taxpayer reaction.
London's iconic black cab trade sees a major resurgence as applications for The Knowledge test hit a decade high, boosted by reforms to the legendary exam. Discover the future of the capital's taxis.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon shares hilarious moment his taxi driver didn't recognise him while watching The Don Lemon Show. The journalist was left stunned.
MPs with constituencies just 35 minutes from Westminster may soon claim over £30,000 a year for London accommodation, a move sparking fresh expenses row fears. Read the full story.
The Coronation Street cast's Christmas party took a dramatic turn when two people were knocked down by a taxi outside the Manchester venue. Read the full story and see the stars' glamorous arrivals.
Hollywood icon Jodie Foster reveals she views acting as a 'cruel job' she was thrust into as a child and discusses her protective stance towards young stars today. Discover her candid reflections.
A new study analysing thousands of Reddit posts reveals the world's worst countries for taxi scams, with Turkey topping the list. Learn the most common cons and how to protect yourself.
A quick-thinking taxi driver swerves to avoid a head-on collision with a car speeding on the wrong side of the A249 in Kent. Watch the dramatic dashcam footage.
Two women from Bournemouth have been ordered to pay £200 after boasting on social media about dodging a taxi fare. The court heard the driver has stopped night work due to anxiety. Read the full story.
Jodie Foster reveals her initial 'uninteresting' impression of Robert De Niro on the 'Taxi Driver' set, a view transformed by his method acting that changed her craft forever. Discover the full story.
Ashok and Manju Puri have earned millions transporting asylum seekers in taxis, as Home Office bans practice except in exceptional circumstances. Discover the full story.
New Home Office rules restrict taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, saving millions. Alternative transport required from February. Read the full details.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces a ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical journeys, restricting it to exceptional cases to save taxpayer money. The change follows a BBC investigation.
Passengers reveal being refused short taxi trips from Sydney airport, while drivers cite hours-long queues. Discover the transport crisis and potential solutions.
French police will begin intercepting migrant 'taxi boats' at sea following pressure from the UK Government. Read the full story on the new Channel crossing strategy.
Black cab companies charge up to £400 for festive lights tours, but visitors question the value. Discover the premium experience and a Cotswolds market fiasco.
Watch the terrifying footage of a passenger putting a Dubai taxi driver in a chokehold and threatening to kill him. The driver suffered injuries in the vicious assault.
New national licensing reforms will introduce rigorous vetting for all taxi drivers in England to improve passenger safety and tackle out-of-area working issues.
Ride-sharing firm Bolt has launched a new bidding trial across nine UK cities and criticised a potential 20% VAT on fares. Discover how this affects drivers and passengers.
Dubai becomes the first city globally to launch commercial flying taxis in 2026, cutting commute times by half with zero-emission eVTOL aircraft. Discover how this transport revolution will transform urban mobility.
Archer Aviation secures a key LA airport lease for its eVTOL air taxis, aiming to transform city transport and serve the 2028 Olympic Games. Discover the future of urban mobility.
Shocking video shows passenger attacking London cab driver with machete during dispute over loud dance music. Police investigation ongoing.
Plans for a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles could hike Uber and cab fares by over 15%, hitting vulnerable passengers hardest. Read the industry's urgent plea to the Chancellor.
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.