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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...

How digital platforms are transforming passenger services

Digital tools are reshaping taxi businesses' operations. From booking journeys to managing fleets, platforms now handle tasks that once required hours of admin or manual planning...

Council report highlights multiple cases of disciplinary action against Bedford’s taxi and private hire drivers

Bedford Borough Council has taken disciplinary action against multiple taxi and private hire drivers following safety complaints, traffic offences, and failures to meet licensing standards...

Consultation on taxi and private hire licensing in Bedford is now open

Taxi and private hire licensing is being reviewed in Bedford Borough, and the Council wants to hear your views. The four-week consultation began in December and ends on 9 January...

‘Illegal River Festival cabs’ warning from Bedford taxi drivers

Bedford’s taxi drivers are disappointed that they weren’t included in Bedford Borough Council’s river festival travel options, saying it's created a "haven for private hire...

Council accused of not taking issue of ‘illegal’ taxi drivers seriously

Bedford’s hackney drivers are demanding to know why Bedford Borough Council isn’t taking reports of out-of-area drivers flaunting the law when picking up passengers. The Bedford...

Bedford Borough Council’s ‘obsolete’ emissions standards not enough to ban highest-polluting taxis and buses

Bedford Borough Council's emission standards are "obsolete" and allow high-polluting taxis and buses, that wouldn't be legal elsewhere, to drive on our streets, a meeting has heard. Chris Endacott, an associate consultant...

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