Preston City Council asks for residents’ views on new taxi licensing policies

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Preston City Council has invited residents to have their say on new taxi and private hire licensing policies. The council have launched a consultation on new draft policies to licence […]

8 months ago New taxi ranks planned for Fishergate side streets

New taxi ranks in Preston city centre have been put forward for approval. Black cabs will line up in Chapel Street, off Fishergate, and also in Theatre Street. The existing […]

3 years ago Preston taxi driver caught smoking in his cab for second time

Taxi sign at Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall A black cab driver has been caught smoking in his vehicle. Preston City Council officers observed Azkar Hussain Aziz lighting a […]

5 years ago Getting a taxi in Preston is about to become more costly

Taxi lines at Preston Railway Station Pic: Tony Worrall Taxi fares in Preston are due to rise after lobbying from drivers. Representatives of the RMT Union put their case for […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston taxi driver fined for smoking in his cab

The driver was seen smoking in a black cab Pic: Liam/Doktorb A Preston taxi driver has been caught and fined for smoking in his vehicle. Ghafoor Akthar, 60, pleaded guilty […]

5 years ago Two Preston taxi drivers caught picking up fares illegally during undercover operation

Two private hire taxi drivers in Preston have been fined for picking up customers without being prebooked. Naveed Akhtar of Carr Road, Nelson and Muhammad Waseem of Cemetery Road, Preston, […]

6 years ago Preston taxi standards improving as city council hails more frequent tests

Tighter controls on taxis in Preston will not be introduced after council licensing officers managed to hit a target for ensuring cabs and private hire vehicles in the city are […]

7 years ago Taxi driver licences to be renewed less often as law changes

Changes to how long taxi licences are issued for will cost Preston City Council at least £25,000 a year. Taxi drivers in the city are set to see their costs […]

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