Young Woman Pleads Guilty to Causing Fatal Cotswolds Crash Tuesday, January 6, 2026 cotswolds crash driving accident death injury court sentencing taxi uninsured 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 … Read More
Calls Intensify to Ban Uber in the Cotswolds Over Concerns from Local Taxi Drivers Monday, December 1, 2025 uber cotswolds taxi licensing regulation council privatehire competition geofencing cabbies 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 … Read More
Huge Fine Imposed on Taxi Company for Operating Without a License Thursday, November 6, 2025 taxi privatehire licensing cheltenham fine enforcement prosecution regulation safety transport 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 … Read More
School Taxi Contracts Accused of ‘Ripping Off’ County Friday, October 31, 2025 school taxi contracts county council overcharging budget transportation services accountability sport 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 … Read More
Police Officer Injured in Kingsway Shooting During Taxi Robbery Arrest Thursday, September 18, 2025 police shooting robbery kingsway taxi arrest suspect knifepoint investigation officer 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. … Read More
Big Change for Cheltenham Taxi Riders as New Rule Takes Effect Wednesday, August 6, 2025 cheltenham taxi regulation transportation change passengers rule safety september ride sport 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 …