The GMB union has called on the Government to introduce legal protections for taxi and private hire drivers as autonomous vehicle technology moves closer to commercial deployment in the UK. Delegates at the union’s annual congress, held in Blackpool this week, backed a motion urging ministers to act against potential job losses and reductions in driver earnings linked to the introduction of driverless vehicles. The move comes as policymakers and transport authorities continue

The Transport Select Committee’s wide-ranging review of taxi and private hire vehicle licensing appears set to deliver more benefits for licensed drivers than operators, with recommendations aimed at reducing out-of-area working, strengthening enforcement powers and introducing tougher national standards across England. The committee’s report, published this week, concluded that the current licensing framework is outdated and fragmented, failing to keep pace with the rise of

Image credit: TfL Transport for London (TfL) is offering free annual Santander Cycles memberships to candidates studying for the Knowledge of London, in a move aimed at providing an additional and lower-cost way to learn the capital’s streets. Under the scheme, Knowledge candidates can apply for a special promotional code that provides a 100% discount on the cost of a Santander Cycles annual pass, which would normally cost £120. The offer allows eligible candidates to make un