Taxi Talk

Welcome to Taxi Talk – the voice of the UK taxi industry.

Created by people within the trade, this weekly YouTube show is your go-to for news, views, gossip, and ideas – nothing is off-limits.

29/05/2026

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗟𝗔 & 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗞 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗥! 🤣

What happens when someone who's never driven a Tesla gets behind the wheel for the very first time?

Before Jodie could even experience the instant acceleration, one-pedal driving, and all the tech Tesla has to offer, Grok decided to give her a rather unforgettable introduction! 😂

From hilarious AI banter to genuine reactions behind the wheel, this video captures what it's really like for a first-time Tesla driver.

⚡ First-ever Tesla drive
😂 Unexpected AI roast
🚗 Instant acceleration reaction
🔋 Tesla tech and charging discussion
👀 Honest verdict from a non-EV driver

Watch now and let us know: Would your first Tesla drive be this memorable?

David Hunter

29/05/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿?

Drivers have hundreds of questions like these, and our new Taxi Talk “Ask The Experts” shorts, which have been sent in by PHTM - Private Hire & Taxi Monthly readers, are being asked by Chris Thalha, and the ever-knowledgeable Gary Jacobs from Eazitax is answering these and many more questions.

What do YOU want to know about next?

Visit
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https://eazitax.co.uk/ - Your Tax Sorted, The Eazi Way

to see how they can help you as a driver.

Send your questions into us here at PHTM - Private Hire & Taxi Monthly for Chris and Gary to answer next time!

28/05/2026

What happens when the council that licensed you isn’t the one you actually work in?

For years, drivers have licensed where it was quicker, cheaper, and easier, then worked where the demand was. But councils across the UK are now pushing back.

Lisa explores the growing crackdown on out-of-area drivers, new enforcement powers, and what it could mean for the future of taxi and private hire work.

⚠️ More roadside checks
⚠️ Greater local enforcement powers
⚠️ Potential restrictions on where drivers can operate

Some say it’s about improving standards. Others believe it’s another obstacle for hardworking drivers

👉 If your main working area suddenly required you to be licensed there, what would your next move be? Watch the full segment and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

27/05/2026

Great to catch up with iCabbi's head of marketing Sinead at PHTM - Private Hire & Taxi Monthly expo recently. David Hunter and Jodie Louise Wright ask how she see's the future of the global private hire industry. Some great insights. Catch the episode next week

27/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴.

After facing a difficult period in hospital, Steve reflects on the overwhelming support shown by drivers, operators, and industry colleagues during the roadshow season.

From heartfelt messages to people stepping up when it mattered most, this the strength of the taxi community and the importance of rallying around each other.

💬 “Everybody stepped up… I can’t thank everybody enough.”

👉 Watch the full episode on Taxi Talk
▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dBPhVGMv
🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/45gFO3K
🔗 Website: https://taxi-talk.co.uk/

Jodie Louise Wright David Hunter

27/05/2026

Let Waymo loose in London because they are SAFE !!!! NOT !!! . Police had to stop a Waymo that had gone through no entry signs and through a one way tunnel the wrong way . There are enough Taxis and other ways of getting around safely . Londoners should not be put in Danger with this pointless technology just so the big Corperates can make more money .

to Waymo

26/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗶 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆

Steve shares his thoughts on where the private hire and taxi industry could be heading over the next 10–20 years.

With tighter regulations, growing technology demands, and increasing competition from ride-hailing apps, Steve believes consolidation and franchising will continue to shape the future of the trade.

A really interesting discussion for drivers, operators, and anyone involved in the industry.

👇 What are your thoughts on the future of private hire?

👉 Watch the full episode for the full discussion and industry insights.
▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dBPhVGMv

26/05/2026

Taxi operators in the future , how will they survive ? PHTM - Private Hire & Taxi Monthly NPHTA - National Private Hire and Taxi Association Lisa Ridsdale

25/05/2026

Paul Newbery says if you don't like a beer 🍺 take it back , translates as if you don't like Uber driving for them .. then don't

Jodie Louise Wright. David Hunter PHTM - Private Hire & Taxi Monthly Chris Thalha NPHTA - National Private Hire and Taxi Association Ashley Butcher Lisa Ridsdale Take Me

24/05/2026

🚖 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗕𝗦 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗶 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀

📧 A changed email address.
💳 An expired credit card.

That’s all it can take for a driver to unknowingly fall off the DBS Update Service and become unlicensed years later.

Steve Wright explains why the current DBS renewal system is outdated, frustrating, and causing unnecessary problems for hardworking drivers across the industry.

He also explains why a direct debit system could stop drivers from slipping through the cracks and prevent people from having to restart the entire licensing process from scratch.

👉 Watch the full episode on Taxi Talk for the full discussion and industry insights.

▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dBPhVGMv
🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/45gFO3K
🔗 Website: https://taxi-talk.co.uk/

Jodie Louise Wright Lisa Ridsdale

24/05/2026

Lisa Ridsdale asks Steve from the NPHTA where he sees the future of the taxi industry especially for local operators

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