Why The Cab Trade needs Evolution and Not a Revolution

Why The Cab Trade needs Evolution and Not a Revolution

Grant Davis, LCDC Chairman As a licensed driver for the last 34 years, I have seen a lot ofchanges within the Industry, the cabs we drive, the work levels, theminicab threat and  being part of the “Met”… and then Ken Livingstonetaking us over when he became Mayor of...
Why The Cab Trade needs Evolution and Not a Revolution

Knowledge of London Changes

Prospective London Taxi Driver doing the Knowledge of London on a Moped TfL have announced changes to the Knowledge of London that every prospective Taxi driver is required to undertake before gaining their license. TfL state that these changes are being made as part...
Why The Cab Trade needs Evolution and Not a Revolution

LCDC demands answers from Tfl and City Hall.

Dear Helen, Graham, As you are aware the recent High Court declared that an operator licensed under the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 is required to enter into a contractual obligation with the passenger, as principal.  This could have implications in...
Why The Cab Trade needs Evolution and Not a Revolution

Where Does The Cab Trade Go From Here?

With everyone involved in the cab trade waiting with baited breathhoping the end of lockdowns will see the streets of London start toswell again with commuters, workers and tourists, we can only hopethat we never have to experience anything like the past two years...