Some London taxi drivers renting black cabs could reportedly being asked by some fleet operators to supply their own tyres, raising questions over maintenance responsibilities, rental terms and potential wear charges. Writing in the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association’s (LTDA) TAXI newspaper, the “Cab You Drive” columnist said they had been told that “one or two fleets that rent cabs out” want drivers to provide their own tyres. The experts claim suggests a potentially signifi

A passenger complaint is an allegation, not proof of misconduct. For cabbies, however, even a seemingly minor disagreement can become a licensing matter with consequences for their livelihood. That scenario has been brought into focus by the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA), which says its licensing team has seen a “surge of frivolous complaints and Fitness to be Licensed Letters (FTBLs)” received by members. LTDA General Secretary Steve McNamara said some complaints

A London taxi driver has been issued with a £60 private parking charge after stopping outside an elderly passenger’s home at Brentford Lock Island. Gary Taylor said he was dropping the resident outside her flat in Tallow Road, Brentford, when the charge was recorded. An image shared by the cabbie appears to show the taxi stationary while the passenger is being assisted from the vehicle. Taylor said: “Got a parking charge of £60 for dropping off an elderly resident outside her