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Inquiry launched into online platforms and the EU Digital Single Market
The House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee has launched an inquiry into online platforms in the EU Digital Single Market. The deadline for receipt of written submissions is Friday 16 October...
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Bank Junction Bought To A Standstill By Taxi Drivers Protesting AgainstTFL's...
Thousands of London's Taxi drivers defied the statement put out by certain trade orgs, that they should not attend any unsanctioned direct action. Drivers from ALL TRADE ORGS, fed up with their...
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Val Shawcross says lack of taxi ranks will “leave passengers stranded”
A lack of taxi ranks could leave passengers stranded when the proposed 24-hour operation of some London Underground routes begins, claims Labour London Assembly Transport spokesman Val...
View ArticleNever Was So Much Owed.........by Semtex.
An aspirational and famous speech by Churchill, and perhaps, a little dramatic for this piece. But actually, maybe it's perfectly fitting!Standing under the UCG's "Totally Failing London" banner at the...
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Letter To Editor : Lack of LUL night service taxi ranks just part ofthe...
The request for new ranks to be appointed in the London suburbs was part of the London Suburban Review, so as to increase the availability of taxis in all of the 22 London suburban boroughs, plus the 2...
View ArticleLetter To Editor Part 2 : Lack of LUL night service taxi ranks justpart of...
The problem that was put to us at the LSTC way back when TfL first took over the day to day running of the London taxi industry was that there was a lack of taxi supply within the 6 mile radius of...
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TfL, HANG YOUR HEAD IN SHAME....Bias Harassment Of Taxi Drivers AtShine.
Lighting up the night-time with an incredible parade of almost 20,000 walkers, who adorn themselves with glowsticks, bright clothes and lights, Shine is an inspiring fundraising walk for the wonderful...
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Letter To Editor: Regarding, TfL CO and CoL Police Incident At ShineCharity...
My Name is Tony CaseyI went to the chaos as Shine last night, to investigate on behalf of the LCDC. A compliance officer phoned the city of London police, alleging a Taxi driver was aggressive and...
View ArticleRenewal Chaos To Continue, After TfL Refuse To Reinstate TemporaryLicenses
Almost two years ago Taxi Leaks broke the news that Sir Peter Hendy had taken it upon himself to suspend the issuing of temporary licenses to drivers waiting for renewals. We warned at that time...
View ArticleDutch prosecutors raids Uber's offices in Amsterdam, in taxi probe
Breaking News from Reuters Amsterdam. Dutch prosecutors said his morning, Tuesday 29th September, they have raided Uber's European headquarters in Amsterdam in a criminal investigation into whether...
View ArticlePetition calls for the instant dismissal of Mr Leon Daniels.
The indisputable and corroborable contempt that the Managing Director of surface transport at Transport for London (TfL) Mr Leon Daniels has the licensed taxi trade brings into question his ability...
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Massive Turnout At Aldwych Demo, Despite TfLs Attempt To Scupper.
The announcement yesterday of the conclusion of the Private Hire consultation (which, instead of already being acted upon, has been put back out again as another consultation) was carefully...
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No Representation without Taxation
Now the PH proposals are out for consultation (don't forget to take part), it seems a well known PH company that states it does not accept pre booking but curiously remains licensed is running an...
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BREAKING NEWS : HAILO DUMP ITS PH LICENCE AND GO BACK TO BLACK.
Watch message from Andrew Pinnington, CEO of Hailo, click link below:http://youtu.be/Wn-wOIx7etMSince being in charge of Hailo from the beginning of the year, it’s become apparent to me that Hailo and...
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While the Taxi trade has a whip-round, the LPHCA show how it should bedone.
London is on the front line of a Taxi war, with drivers orgs desperately trying to stop the rise of Uber.Both the black cab trade and legitimate minicab services are being decimated by Uber, which...
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UCG Statement: Met Issue Section 12 Order on Monday's Demo, WindsorHouse 2pm
As you maybe aware Trevor Merralls and I were asked to attend an urgent meeting at New Scotland Yard this afternoon to discuss the forthcoming Windsor House demo.On Wednesday afternoon the Met agreed...
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Free Banner Stickers Offer, In Support Of The Taxi Trade FromUbiquitous and...
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!we are really pleased to announce that the Ubiquitous Banner Stickers are available for fitting.There are a number of different wordings, but you have to be quick as we only have...
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Minicab Rapist Jailed For Six Years.
The mini cab driver who raped a vulnerable woman while she was asleep in his car, in Uxbridge, has been jailed for six years.At a sentencing hearing at Blackfriars Crown Court on Friday (October 2),...
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Demo's Don't Work ??? ................by Semtex.
I think it is now fair to say, that with the United Cabbies Group leading the fightback for our survival, anyone who thought that taxicab demonstrations don't work..............would be reconsidering...
View ArticleAppeal made for the right to freedom of peaceful assembly andassociation,...
Sean Paul (Licensed Taxi Driver/Proprietor) Dear Patricia Gallan (Assistant Commissioner)Re: Taxi DemonstrationCommencement: Monday, October 5th 2015, 14:00The licensed taxi trade appeals to the...
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