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.
EDF Energy customers can earn free electricity on Sundays in Jan & Feb 2026 by shifting usage from peak hours. Find out the exact dates and how to save.
EDF Energy customers can earn free electricity on four Sundays in 2026 by shifting usage from peak hours. Learn how to save on bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
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.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies your rights on smart meter installations. Find out when you can legally refuse and when your supplier can enforce a change.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies your rights when energy firms pressure you to install a smart meter. Find out when you can legally refuse and what 'dumb mode' means.
The Ofgem price cap increases slightly on January 1. Here's why taking a meter reading now is vital to avoid being overcharged on your energy bills.
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.
Ofgem's energy price cap rises on 1 January 2025. Submitting an accurate meter reading on 31 Dec or 1 Jan can ensure you don't overpay. Here's how to do it.
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.
Over seven million UK households risk incorrect, inflated energy bills from January 1st. Submit a meter reading and compare fixed tariffs now to save up to £233.
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.
Energy expert Hudson Lambert reveals a quick boiler setting change and DIY fixes to slash heating costs this winter. Start saving money on your energy bills today.
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.
A German traffic warden secretly stole €1 million in coins from parking machines, triggering a money-laundering probe. Discover how the scam unfolded and the city's response.