Uber passengers travelling to and from FIFA World Cup matches faced fare increases averaging 62% above normal pricing, with the tournament final producing the highest rideshare prices of the competition, according to new analysis from rideshare comparison platform Obi. The study examined more than 15,000 fare and wait time data points across Uber, Lyft, Waymo and DiDi in eight World Cup host cities during 15 key matches, from the opening weekend through to the final. Accordin

The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) has renewed its campaign to secure an exemption for London’s black cab trade from the Government’s planned pay-per-mile road charging scheme, with General Secretary Steve McNamara warning that recent political changes have forced the organisation to restart discussions with a new team of ministers. Writing in the latest edition of TAXI, McNamara said the association had built a strong working relationship with former Chancellor Ra

Image credit: South Ribble Borough Council South Ribble Borough Council has launched a new Gold Standard Taxi Driver Scheme designed to recognise licensed taxi and private hire drivers who meet enhanced local licensing standards while helping passengers make more informed choices when travelling across the borough. The initiative was officially introduced this week and forms part of the council’s wider efforts to promote passenger safety and confidence in the local taxi and p