Leeds has been named England’s most stressful city for drivers making deliveries or dropping off passengers, according to a new study by car insurer Zego. The findings point to road conditions that could affect taxi drivers as well as delivery workers, particularly in busy urban areas. Zego assessed 112 towns and cities using five measures, including traffic levels, collision density, the proportion of collisions that were serious or fatal, and the share that occurred on adve

TaxiPoint has launched a national survey inviting licensed taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to share their views on the authorities responsible for licensing them. Responses will inform a new annual Industry Intelligence report intended to help drivers, government and licensing authorities assess performance and confidence across the sector. Drivers will be asked which authority they are licensed with and how long they have held a taxi or PHV licence. The questions

A low purchase price can make a repaired write-off look like a route into taxi ownership. The saving disappears quickly if the council will not license the vehicle. The insurance category and the taxi licensing decision answer different questions. An insurer categorises salvage after assessing damage and economic repair. A licensing authority decides whether a vehicle is suitable for intensive professional passenger work. Under the current system, Category A vehicles must be