Taxi drivers are viewed by most UK adults as an essential part of local transport networks, with new polling suggesting strong public recognition of their role in daily life, emergency travel and support for vulnerable passengers. An Opinion Matters survey of 2,000 UK adults, commissioned by Acorn Insurance, found 82% believe taxi drivers play an essential role in their local community. A similar proportion said taxis are essential to daily life. The findings show taxis remai

London taxi drivers have been told to “be ready” for the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury after boxing figure Turki Alalshikh appeared to hint at plans surrounding the event expected later this year. The comments came after promoters confirmed that Joshua and Fury are set to finally meet in a blockbuster fight scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The fight has been described by organisers as a “done deal”, ending years of speculatio

A shortage of licensed taxi drivers in London is helping sustain profitability in the capital’s taxi market, while many regional areas continue to struggle with weaker demand and tighter margins. Unlike other parts of the UK, where oversupply or low demand can limit earnings, London’s black cab sector is defined by constrained driver numbers. Industry data shows a sustained decline in licensed taxi drivers over recent years, creating a supply gap that has not been matched by