The voice of London’s 110,000 private hire drivers
An independent platform tracking the issues that affect London’s licensed PHV drivers — driverless taxis, a fuel emergency, and a punishing new VAT. Evidence-based. Driver-led. Free to read.
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Driverless Cars Waymo launches in London with no worker protection −5.3% Trip volume decline in US AV cities. London is next. No displacement assessment. No transition fund. |
Fuel Crisis Diesel at record highs after the Iran conflict 191.5p Per litre in April 2026 — up 29p in three weeks. Over £1,320 in extra annual costs per driver. |
Taxi Tax 20% VAT on every fare destroying passenger demand 70% Of passengers said they’d reduce or stop using PHVs. Government collects £725m — drivers pay the price. |
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Independent. Evidence-based. Written by drivers, for drivers. We track the issues that affect London’s 110,000 licensed PHV drivers and hold government and platforms to account.