Hackney carriage

Council accused of being “out of its depth” over station Uber pick-ups

Hackney carriage drivers have claimed Bedford council is “out of its depth” over private hire vehicle activity at Bedford Midland Station. Licensed taxi drivers claim app-based private hire...

Reluctance from councillors as private hire licence vehicle fees to be increased

A borough councillor said he appreciated that costs need to be recovered, but he didn’t want to vote for a “huge price increase” for Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licences. But another councillor said it was “morally wrong” for...

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