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Jul 2026
Protest over Reading Borough Council's new private hire rules
Private hire vehicle operators in Reading protested new council regulations requiring older vehicles to be retired and mandating stricter emissions standards. Drivers said the changes increased costs and created practical challenges, with some reporting reduced range and long charging times for electric vehicles. A school transport operator warned the requirements were unaffordable for her business. The council stated it was willing to meet with drivers to discuss the transition to cleaner vehicles.
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