Too ManyTaxis

19/04/2023

Taxi driver fees set to be reduced after increase in Wolverhampton licence applications

A city council is set to reduce licence fees for black cab and private hire taxis.

17/04/2023

WATCH | Fearless petrol attendant rescues commuters stuck in burning taxi

Abdullah James an Engen garage petrol attendant, didn’t think twice to help commuters stuck in a burning taxi. James said his first instinct was to save the...

14/04/2023

Taxi firm boss stopped by police on A44 didn't know he was banned

AN OSWESTRY taxi service owner who was pulled over for speeding by police was astonished to discover he had been disqualified from driving several…

14/04/2023

Uber 'horrified' by video of Rochdale taxi driver

Uber says it is "horrified" by a video of one of its taxi drivers apparently caught in the back seat with a passenger in Rochdale.

13/04/2023

🟢 LANARKSHIRE THUG PUNCHED GIRLFRIEND THEN THREATENED TAXI DRIVER WITH BROKEN BOTTLE

A Lanarkshire thug punched his girlfriend in a taxi then threatened the driver with a broken bottle after being told they’d have to walk home.

The Daily Record reports that Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Ryan McMillan made the frightened cabbie hand back the £8 fare.

McMillan, 24, formerly of Blantyre, admitted assaulting the woman and assaulting and robbing a male taxi driver.

Violence flared as they were being driven along the A725 near Blantyre on April 10, 2021.

Alice Carey, prosecuting, said the couple and another male and female were travelling from East Kilbride in the early hours of the morning.

She told the court: “The woman began an argument with McMillan in the back of the taxi. She shouted and swore at him and brandished a bottle.

“On hearing the disturbance the driver pulled over to the side of the dual carriageway.

“The couple were now in a physical altercation. McMillan grabbed his partner by the hair and punched her repeatedly on the head.

“The other two persons in the back seats managed to split up the fight.

“The taxi driver then asked them all to get out. McMillan became hostile, shouting ‘Give me my money back or you’ll get this bottle in you’.

“He again demanded money and called the driver a p**f.

“The driver gave him £8 and all four passengers made off on foot in the direction of Blantyre.”

Defence agent Jackson Bateman admitted his client’s record is “poor” but said he has been in no trouble since this incident and is working.

Mr Bateman added: “He seems to have made significant changes for the better.”

Sheriff Colin Dunipace deferred sentence until next month and continued bail.

He told McMillan, now of Hamilton: “This is your fifth appearance on indictment for matters relating to disorder or violence.

“At the age of 24 that’s an appalling record and I could easily deal with you today by way of a significant period of imprisonment.

“However, I’ll explore all avenues available to the court.”

13/04/2023

Arrests Made In Fatal Beating Of NYC Cab Driver

Old News but highlights the risk Taxi Drivers take

Police are still seeking one more teenage girl suspected in the fatal beating of Queens cab driver Kutin Gyimah. WNBC's Jessica Cunnington reports.» Subscri...

13/04/2023

Taxi owners take fight over now-worthless medallions to top New York court

Once the city allowed tens of thousands of cars driving for ridehailing apps to enter the market that was once exclusive to yellow cabs, the fleets of the latter lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

13/04/2023

Four days of Barcelona taxi driver protests at airport next week against 'fake taxis'

"Surprise" event at T1 lobby and slow drive between terminals among announced moves

12/04/2023

'We are getting no help at all': South Tyneside taxi drivers' anger over Newcastle Clean Air Zone

Taxi drivers outside of Newcastle, Gateshead, and North Tyneside are not eligible for support to help with the cost of Clean Air Zone tolls or to upgrade to cleaner vehicles

11/04/2023

He rushed to return the mobile the punter but not before having a blast with the camera app.

11/04/2023

The boss of Blueline Taxis has alleged that the new anti-pollution tolls due to come into force at the end of this month are a “serious threat to public safety”

11/04/2023

A man produced a knife and stole a car while out on a test drive before going on to rob two taxi drivers and assault a police officer

11/04/2023

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