Image credit: Acorn Insurance A Wirral taxi driver who has organised an annual Christmas toy appeal for 13 years has been named Britain’s Taxi Hero 2026. Alan Gilfoyle received the inaugural Acorn Taxi Hero Award after his appeal brought together friends, neighbours and local businesses to collect thousands of toys for children and families across the Wirral. He also buys presents himself, with his home regularly filling with gifts before they are distributed. The awards attr

Transport Minister Keir Mather has said that taxi fares and additional charges for London-licensed taxis are a matter for Transport for London (TfL), in response to a parliamentary question about proposed increases to airport drop-off charges at Heathrow and London City airports. The written question was submitted by Richard Holden, the Conservative MP and Shadow Transport Secretary. He asked what assessment the Department for Transport had made of the potential impact of TfL

The last fare of a long shift can look like the easiest money of the day. The driver is already out, the passenger is waiting and another decent job might cover the fuel bill or make the night’s takings look more respectable. There is just one problem. The driver may no longer be fit to drive. Fatigue is an awkward subject in the taxi trade because working hours are closely connected to earnings. Drivers are understandably reluctant to finish early when there is still money t