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Why illegal plying-for-hire convictions expose HUGE insurance risks for taxi and private hire drivers

Recent enforcement action involving a Manchester-licensed driver convicted at Manchester Magistrates’ Court has drawn attention to the huge consequences of plying-for-hire outside a cabbies licensed area. Under taxi and private hire legislation, drivers must hold appropriate hire and reward insurance that reflects the precise nature of their licensed activity. Where a driver undertakes work that falls outside those conditions, such as picking up…
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TaxiPoint Taxi News | UK | Black cabs broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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