Jen Stunzi

Retail Business News - The first fast track articulated lorry drivers have taken their tests in the UK. Among them is Gareth Linaker, aged 34, from Banks near Southport. Gareth took his test at Kirkham DVSA driving test centre after five days of intensive training. Driver shortages in the UK have threated to disrupt Christmas.

Leisure Business News - At the height of the pandemic, many Hackney drivers, who are self employed, were unable to continue trading as fare bookings plummeted to an all time low. Now, there is a sudden surge in bookings since the shops have reopened, with operators reporting bookings up to 60 higher than pre-covid.

Leisure Business News - One black cab firm is bouncing back from the pandemic with an increase in bookings. The uplift in new customers means that ComCab, based in Liverpool, is now busier than it was before the pandemic. The firm has issued an urgent appeal for black cab drivers to sign up with them and not miss out on the boom in trade.