In this issue

TaxiPoint Magazine, the authoritative source for the UK taxi sector, has published its 60th edition this April, featuring a host of exclusive stories from across the nation.

This month's cover highlights a significant update from HMRC, mandating all taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) operators to report driver earnings via their software systems.

In other exclusive news stories, Uber has unveiled more about the recruitment of drivers for its new 'UBER BLACK CAB' service, with details on the rollout strategy now public. This initiative marks a pivotal expansion for Uber into traditional black cab services.

A groundbreaking legal cross-border hiring courtroom judgment could now set a new precedent for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing across jurisdictions, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape for operators and authorities alike.

The durability of the LEVC TX model is in focus, with a review after 150,000 miles of service, providing valuable insights into its longevity and performance. There’s also financial comparisons drawn between the operational costs of hackney carriages and PHVs, highlighting the economic challenges faced by owners.

Amid economic pressures, a revealing piece discusses why many taxi drivers are opting against using rapid chargers for their electric vehicles, prioritising cost over emission reduction.

Additional sections in the edition cover a wide array of topics, including business strategies, regional updates, and the latest enforcement news, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the sector's landscape.

TaxiPoint Magazine Description:

TaxiPoint is the UK’s leading taxi industry publication across multiple digital platforms. Founded in 2017 by Perry, a London black cab driver, the vision has always been to deliver professional and impartial trade journalism. Lindsey, a sales and relationship manager, joined soon after, as TaxiPoint’s reach and engagement has rapidly grown.

TaxiPoint is completely free of charge to the user and provides readers with daily industry news articles on the website and app, a monthly digital magazine (DigiMag), and email and WhatsApp updates.

Our well-established audience accesses our content via the website and app directly, social media, email and WhatsApp subscriptions, and we are the only industry news source in the world to be Google News, Microsoft News and Apple News approved.

A mix of regional, national and global articles makes us the go-to publication for instant and reliable news and information. Our responsible approach to trade journalism has generated a growing UK network of sources. From licensing authorities, industry stakeholders, politicians and drivers, the content across our platforms is extensive.