Uber4 Feb 2026Uber is 'not banned' in seaside city, says councilUber has dropped plans to operate in Southend after only being granted a licence in December.4 Feb 202624 Jan 2026TfL licence delay payments not enough, union saysA "goodwill payment" of up to £500 is offered by TfL to taxi drivers affected by licensing delays.24 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Council consults on removing taxi driver knowledge testUnder current rules anyone seeking a licence as a taxi or private hire driver has to sit the test.21 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery appsJustina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".18 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Taxi drivers call for more restrictions on UberUber is not authorised to operate in the Cotswolds but cab drivers there say it is damaging trade.16 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Concerns remain after Uber regains city licenceUber is held to the same standards as taxis and other operators in York, council says.29 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.22 Dec 202520 Dec 2025Uber seeks drivers after city's 7 year ban liftedSouthend taxi firms are concerned about the impact of Uber after it was given a licence to operate.20 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Aberdeen could scrap taxi drivers' street knowledge testA consultation could ask whether it should go to help remove barriers for potential new drivers.17 Dec 2025...
