https://www.taxisvictoria.co.uk/blog/ Recent content in Blog on Victoria Taxis Hugo en-GB Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.taxisvictoria.co.uk/blog/taxi-minicab-right-to-work-checks-october-2026/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.taxisvictoria.co.uk/blog/taxi-minicab-right-to-work-checks-october-2026/ <p>Licensing authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland must check that individual taxi and private hire driver and operator applicants have the right to work in the UK before they grant, renew or extend a licence. The <a href="#" rel="nofollow noopener">updated Home Office guidance</a> applies to checks carried out from 1 October 2026. For most passengers, nothing about your booking changes. The rules affect who can hold a licence, and how long it can last.</p> https://www.taxisvictoria.co.uk/blog/airport-drop-off-charges-2026/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.taxisvictoria.co.uk/blog/airport-drop-off-charges-2026/ <p>Most major UK airports now charge a fee for a car to stop at the terminal and let someone out. As of October 2026, the fee is <a href="#" rel="nofollow noopener">£7 per visit at Heathrow</a> , £10 for 10 minutes at Gatwick and £10 for 15 minutes at Stansted. The exact amount depends on which airport you use, and the charges have risen at most of the busiest ones over the past year.</p>