Author: Derby Taxi Press Officer

Derby area taxi association

D.A.T.A: Derby’s taxi trade calls for better engagement with the Council

The Derby Area Taxi Association (D.A.T.A) aims to give a voice to Derby licensed private hire drivers. (Taxi drivers) We hope to represent the trade, champion drivers’ interests and ensure that those working daily on the city’s roads are heard where it matters most. Right now, our members are concerned about the lack of structured…
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September 12, 2025 0

Why is my taxi from Wolverhampton?



A question we get asked more and more often. In Derby today, there are around 1,700 private hire drivers who live locally with DE postcodes but hold Wolverhampton licenses. This is not by accident it is the result of drivers making a deliberate choice to “plate out of town.”*Freedom of infomation request – Wolverhampton council.…
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August 8, 2025 0