Image credit: LEVC The Magical Taxi Tour’s fleet will consist entirely of LEVC TX black cabs for the first time since the charity event began in 1995. Around 100 taxis are expected to take part in the journey to Disneyland Paris. The annual event, now in its 31st year, brings together taxi drivers, volunteers and British and French authorities to support children with life-threatening conditions and their families. The milestone means every taxi in this year’s fleet will be..

Image credit: Dynamo Motors A taxi tariff left untouched for years may appear to protect passengers. In practice, it can quietly reduce the number of drivers willing to work, particularly during evenings, weekends and other difficult shifts. Outside London, licensing authorities can set maximum fares for taxi journeys within their areas. They cannot set private hire vehicle fares, which are agreed through the operator or booking platform. A taxi tariff is a regulated ceiling,

Taxi and private hire drivers across Portsmouth are being invited to help shape the future of licensing in England by taking part in a new survey. Portsmouth MPs Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin are asking drivers to share their experiences of the current licensing system and identify areas they believe need to change. The call for views comes as the Government considers changes to taxi and private hire licensing. There are currently 263 licensing authorities across England,