A taxi can be booked by app, paid for by card and powered by electricity, yet much of the legal framework governing the trade dates from before the motor car. Outside London, the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 remains a foundation of taxi licensing in England and Wales. The Act was written for hackney carriages and refers to commissioners, horses and prescribed distances. But it established principles still recognisable in modern licensing: vehicles and drivers must be licensed

The Department for Transport’s review of airport drop-off charges will examine their effect on passengers, but the Government has not confirmed whether it will include additional fees passed on by taxi and private hire operators. The issue was raised by Alison Griffiths, Opposition Assistant Whip and shadow transport minister, in a written question answered on 3 November. She asked whether the review would consider charges imposed on passengers by taxi and private hire operat

Image credit: Addison Lee Addison Lee has launched its international ground transport platform in more than 40 business travel destinations across the USA, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company said further locations are due to go live. The rollout gives UK customers access to private hire, taxi and executive car services in destinations including New York, Paris and Singapore. Bookings can be made through Addison Lee’s app, website or contact cent