Mark Bursa

Ride-hailing operator Bolt has launched a dedicated Pet category in London, with a supplementary charge for passengers wishing to bring animals with them on their journeys. Deborah Meijer, Head of Operations for Bolt in London said: “The category implements a level of transparency which will be appreciated by both sides…

After initially deciding against it, Toyota has changed its mind and will release the new Prius in the UK next year.

Bolt has won its appeal against HMRC over whether private hire operators are eligible to use the Tour Operator Margin Scheme (TOMS), which reduces liability for

The LPHCA has written to TfL Director of Licensing Helen Chapman (pictured), demanding an urgent meeting over “unacceptable” new signage requirements and complaints procedures for all private hire vehicles, due to come into force next July. The new signage rules could see vehicles – even chauffeur cars – festooned with…

The extent to which Wolverhampton has become the UK’s taxi capital has been revealed by new licensing data from private hire insurance provider Zego. In the 12 months from April 2023 to March 2024, Wolverhampton council issued 32,169 Private Hire Vehicle licenses, a rise of nearly 8,000 from 24,375 the…

Veezu has launched a strategic partnership with rail ticketing app Seatfrog, which will allow customers using the Seatfrog app to book a Veezu car at either end

German-owned ride-hailing app FreeNow, achieved break-even in the financial year to August 2024, backed by a 13% revenue growth.

Discover calls for government action on electric vehicles as UK car industry aims to hit emission targets amidst record sales and market challenges.

Uber plans to accelerate its plans to transition its private hire and taxi fleet to an all-electric one, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi (pictured) told the company’s annual Green event at the London Science Museum. He described EVs as “just plain better” than internal combustion-engined cars, and told the audience that almost…

South coast private hire operator Cab My Ride has had its license reinstated by West Hampshire Magistrates Court after it successfully appealed a ruling from Southampton Council that it was not “fit and proper”. The council revoked Cab My Ride’s license earlier in the year after a number of issues…