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Investigation into taxi ‘hostage’ claims underway

An investigation into claims a passenger in a taxi was held hostage by the driver is underway with investigators saying that the incident was perhaps “not quite as portrayed” in posts about it...

Petrol and diesel taxis banned from Ampthill Road bus lane

Banning petrol and diesel private hire vehicles from a bus lane won’t increase congestion or pollution, claims a Bedford council officer. The scheme to allow only ultra low emission...

Council promise not to increase fees for Bedford’s taxis and private hire vehicles… for now

Unavoidable council fees faced by Bedford Borough’s Covid-hit taxi/private hire trade won’t be increased this year – but a higher than usual increase may follow next year. The council charges...

Jail for men who robbed Bedford taxi driver

Two men have been sentenced for robberies of taxi drivers in Bedfordshire, including one in Bedford in October 2019. Ryan Edwards, 23, of no fixed address, and Tyrese Abbas...

Uproar at ‘environmental’ plan to kick taxis out of Bedford bus lanes

A plan to kick some taxis and private hire cars out of three of Bedford’s bus lanes has been slammed by drivers and councillors alike. Bedford Borough Council is consulting...

Pedestrian injured as taxi driver suffers suspected heart attack at wheel

A pedestrian has been run over at the town centre end of De Parys Avenue after a taxi driver suffered a heart attack at the wheel.

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Consultation on roof signs for Bedford’s private hire vehicles to take place