Hundreds of black taxi driver sign-ups in London after ‘The Knowledge’ test made free

Hundreds of black taxi driver sign-ups in London after ‘The Knowledge’ test made free

Caroline Pidgeon, a Lib-Dem member of the London Assembly, said: “Given the uncertainty and challenging conditions faced by the industry, I am glad the mayor has agreed to my calls for a... Read more »
London taxi theft leads to charges

London taxi theft leads to charges

Provincial police have announced charges against an 18-year-old Aylmer man after a taxi was taken last week in London. The cab was reported stolen around 3 a.m. Wednesday. Police found it on... Read more »
John Cleese issues plea for help as he leaves beloved item in London taxi ‘Please!’ | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

John Cleese issues plea for help as he leaves beloved item in London taxi ‘Please!’ | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

John Cleese, 82, has issued a plea on Twitter in view of his over five million followers in an effort to save his dearest possession. The Monty Python star has asked for... Read more »
Bikeworks free ebike taxi service opens in Waltham Forest

Bikeworks free ebike taxi service opens in Waltham Forest

A free cycle-taxi service has launched in Waltham Forest, offering rides to isolated residents to help them get out and about. The service, run by Bikeworks, is available during three slots a... Read more »
Banker lied about terminal cancer to swindle family, friends and his taxi driver in £1.2m insurance scam

Banker lied about terminal cancer to swindle family, friends and his taxi driver in £1.2m insurance scam

A former banker who faked having terminal cancer as part of a series of scams worth a combined £1.8 million has been jailed for almost seven years. Rajesh Ghedia, 42, said he... Read more »
London cabbie’s taxi convoy drove Ukrainian refugees to safety

London cabbie’s taxi convoy drove Ukrainian refugees to safety

A London taxi driver who led a convoy of black cabs transporting Ukrainian refugees from Poland has said the experience changed him forever. Matt Westfall, 52, raised more than £11,000 to get... Read more »
“Please find a different job”: Jeremy Vine blasts ‘toxic’ London taxi driver; “Bristol cycle infrastructure needs reinventing”; Pidcock a doubt for classics; Snake Trespass, round 2; More dropper post chat; Coffee and cycling + more on the live blog

“Please find a different job”: Jeremy Vine blasts ‘toxic’ London taxi driver; “Bristol cycle infrastructure needs reinventing”; Pidcock a doubt for classics; Snake Trespass, round 2; More dropper post chat; Coffee and cycling + more on the live blog

Ah, Twitter. Widely renowned as a place for thoughtful, considerate debate (isn’t it?), the social media platform can also – surprisingly – provide a largely anonymous refuge for the more toxic opinions... Read more »
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Stranger got into taxi outside London Underground station and repeatedly punched passenger breaking his ribs

Police investigating an assault in Harrow have released an image of a man they want to speak to. Emergency services rushed to Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station during the early hours of March 7,... Read more »
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Man battered, dumped on the street and then run over by taxi

A man was left in a serious condition after being attacked outside a pub near a taxi rank. The 55-year-old man, from Runcorn, was stood close to the Red Lion pub, on... Read more »
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Gun found in taxi was headed to London covered in dealer’s DNA

A semi-automatic gun seized when armed police swooped on a taxi was previously handled by a Liverpool drug dealer. Ibrahim Mohammed travelled up from London to collect a black pistol from an... Read more »