A taxi driver remains responsible for ensuring a rented cab is safe before taking it onto the road, even when the vehicle, servicing schedule and repair arrangements are controlled by a fleet proprietor. The division of responsibility is relatively straightforward. The driver checks the vehicle, monitors its condition and reports faults promptly whilst driving. The rental firm then arranges servicing and completes repairs covered by the rental agreement. Tyres sit at the cent

The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review challenging Transport for London’s handling of private hire driver licence renewals, following claims that delays left thousands of drivers legally unable to work. According to law firm DPG representing the claimant, Mr Justice Sweeting granted permission on two grounds in a judgment handed down on 25 June 2026. He found that the claim in Mugabo v Transport for London raised “an issue of general importance” about the

Image credit: Bolt Bolt is set to launch its ride-hailing service in Liverpool on 26 August, bringing its Bolt Flex fare model to the city from the first day of operation. The expansion will look to add private hire journeys to Bolt’s existing transport presence in Liverpool. The company already operates the city’s e-scooter and e-bike scheme in partnership with Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Bolt Flex differs from the fixed-price sys