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‘World’s most luxurious black cab’ features drinks fridge, 20in screen and games console

Published 06 September 2021
By David Mullen
Clive Sutton, has revealed the full specification of what is being billed as the “world’s most luxurious black cab.”
Cabbies hail new electric taxi but call on government to help drivers switch from diesel

Government must help cabbies switch from diesel

The body representing licensed cabbies has welcomed the new Dynamo electric taxi but says government must act to help diesel drivers switch.
Published 23 October 2019
Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence to the controversial taxi firm.

Black cab drivers stall Uber's licence renewal

Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence.
Published 06 November 2018
Rapist taxi driver John Worboys to remain in prison after release decision overturned

Rapist taxi driver Worboys to remain in prison

The decision to release from prison a London taxi driver who was convicted of the rape and sexual assault of his passengers has been quashed...
Published 28 March 2018
'Uber driver' crashes into Buckingham Palace

'Uber driver' crashes into Buckingham Palace

A car crashed into the railings outside Buckingham Palace late on Saturday night. Video taken by a black cab driver...
Published 05 March 2018
New Chinese vehicle plant for Midlands signals dawn of electric black cab

Electric cabs on horizon as Midlands plant opens

Britain is to get two new vehicle plants in one. Geely of China has said its new factory in the Midlands will assemble hybrid black cabs and ...
Published 30 March 2017
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London taxi factory to get a feng-shui makeover

London taxi drivers are not renowned for their holistic world-view or ability to harmonise their environment
Published 24 August 2015