Independent MP Rosie Duffield has questioned the case for introducing driverless cars in London, warning that licensed black cab drivers are already being “steadily pushed out”. The Independent Canterbury MP challenged the need following the launch of autonomous Uber journeys using technology developed by Wayve. Duffield made the comments in response to a post from Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, who said he had taken his first ride in an autonomous Uber as W

Harlow Council has announced a support package for the town’s black cab trade, including grants, a period of free licensing and investment in new taxi infrastructure as town centre regeneration work continues. The council said the measures are intended to support licensed Hackney carriage drivers facing disruption from major construction activity while positioning the trade for increased demand linked to the redevelopment of Harlow town centre. A key element of the plan is th

Two Bradford-licensed private hire drivers and their vehicles were suspended during a joint taxi licensing enforcement operation in Barnsley town centre. The static night-time operation took place on 18 July 2026 and involved Barnsley Council licensing officers, South Yorkshire Police and licensing teams from Bradford and Wolverhampton councils. A total of 43 hackney carriage and private hire drivers and vehicles were stopped and inspected, according to an enforcement report