Mark Bursa

Transport for London may refuse licences for autonomous taxis, casting doubt on robotaxi launches and raising safety and jobs concerns.

Uber has launched a new invite-only chauffeur service in two Californian cities, with plans to roll the service out in major cities worldwide. The service is called Uber Elite, and Uber said it was aimed at “executives, frequent travelers, and riders looking for a more elevated experience”, which would pitch…

Addison Lee has joined forces with Think Pink, the female-led private hire and taxi drivers’ initiative in a bid to attract more women into the London private hire and taxi trade. 

Little’s Chauffeur Drive marks 60 years with two luxury Mercedes-Benz Grand Tourer Sprinters, enhancing VIP and corporate travel in Scotland.

Lancaster City Council has granted a private hire operator’s license to Uber Britannia, meaning that the company along with its drivers and vehicles will now fall under local regulation and enforcement powers. The council said the decision had been made after the company fulfilled all criteria required for a private…

Sponsored by Howden BMW’s team celebrate the company’s treble triumph The BMW i7 is 2026 Professional Driver Car of the Year, and also topped the Chauffeur Car of the Year category, while the BMW 550e scooped the Executive Car of the year prize. Professional Driver Editor Mark Bursa said: “The…

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Bishop’s Stortford’s leading taxi firm joins the Take Me Group, boosting growth and service near Stansted Airport with cutting-edge technology.

Uber has restructured its operations outside London in a bid to sidestep the imposition of 20% VAT on all fares. The ride-hailing giant has changed its contractual arrangements with drivers outside London, so it now no longer acts as the “principal” in the transaction with the customer. Instead, Uber now…

Professional Driver is delighted to announce the shortlists for the 2026 QSi Awards. We received more entries than ever before, and the overall standard of entries this year has been exceptional. The process of selecting Gold, Silver and Bronze winners from these eleven superb shortlists is going to be challenging.…