Greater Manchester Demands Local Taxi Control | Manchester News

Greater Manchester is fighting for local control over taxi licensing, tired of seeing cabs from hundreds of miles away—like Wolverhampton or Sefton—operating in their streets. Mayor Bev Craig has been pushing the government for years, arguing that taxis should be licensed where they’re based, not where they’re registered. The goal? A national rule that ties a driver’s main license to their primary work area, giving local councils real oversight and creating a fairer, more accountable system. With the current Prime Minister in charge, change may finally be on the horizon—and it could reshape how taxis operate across the UK. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cd06a0d96f96645