In a harrowing incident in Gloucester, a taxi driver was threatened at knifepoint by a man and a woman who forcibly robbed him of his earnings. On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Justin Francis, 39, and Tiffany Davis, 36, …
During Cheltenham’s November race meet on November 15 last year, a private hire taxi was discovered using illegal ‘ghost’ number plates designed to avoid automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. The vehicle, …
Liberty Mitchell, 21, has admitted responsibility for a tragic crash in the Cotswolds that resulted in two deaths and multiple serious injuries. At Gloucester Crown Court on December 18, Mitchell pleaded guilty to two counts …
Taxi drivers in the Cotswold District are urging local authorities to block the Uber app from operating in their area, citing fierce competition from drivers licensed hundreds of miles away. Licensed cabbies claim that Uber …
Victor Whitham of Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, has been fined for operating private hire vehicles without the necessary license. On Monday, October 27, he pleaded guilty to conducting private hire bookings without a valid …
Concerns have been raised over school taxi contracts, with accusations that companies have been overcharging and exploiting the county council for years. Critics argue that these service providers have enjoyed favorable terms …
A police officer was shot while responding to a robbery in Kingsway, where a taxi driver had reportedly been held at knifepoint. The incident occurred as officers tried to arrest the suspect, leading to a firearm discharging. …
Cheltenham residents and visitors should prepare for an important update to taxi regulations beginning Monday, September 1. The new rule introduces significant changes that will affect how taxis operate and how passengers …
Police are investigating a white vehicle displaying a ‘Taxi’ sign on its roof, which was seen in the vicinity of several recent burglaries throughout the Cotswolds. Authorities believe this car could be connected to a series …
A taxi driver in Gloucester was the victim of a racially aggravated assault last night, Monday, May 19. Around 9:35 pm near Wall’s Roundabout on Barnwood Road, the driver was attacked by a passenger during a journey in a …