About DM Podcast | Driver Matty talks with guests about cars, Taxi and Uber related news and general chat.
I am Driver Matty and I am a youtuber and tiktok content creator who also runs his own uk wide airport transfer company... I drive for a uber and general taxis in my spare time and to produce content for my social media accounts. My podcast is all about the taxi trade, uber and anything to do with cars, driving etc.
DM Podcast EP 50: The Final One! Uber VAT, Knowsley Delays, Veezu Buying Spree plus Peeing in Public
The FINAL episode of the DM Podcast is here – and it’s a big one.
Driver Matty signs off with a jam-packed finale covering the hottest private hire and taxi industry stories:
Uber VAT Update – What’s next after HMRC pauses VAT collection? Will drivers get a pay rise? Peeing in the Street… SAVED by Diabetes?! – You won’t believe this one.
York Council backs Andy Burnham – Another city joins the fight to fix taxi licensing across the UK.
StreetCars Add Knowsley – Despite opposing out-of-town licensing, they now accept Knowsley council drivers. Hypocrisy or business move?
10-Week Delays in Knowsley! – Drivers could be off the road for months. What’s going wrong? Veezu Buying Spree – They're snapping up more operators down in Norfolk. Is any company safe from being bought?
Thanks for listening over the past 50 episodes. This may be the end of the podcast, but the journey doesn’t stop here. Stay tuned for what’s next… Like, Subscribe & Turn on Notifications #UberVAT #TaxiNews #PrivateHire #Veezu #Knowsley #StreetCars #DMpodcast #DriverMatty
In Episode 49 of the DM Podcast, Driver Matty dives into the biggest private hire, taxi and Uber trade stories this week:
🚕 Veezu’s taxi empire is growing fast — are they really planning to buy Delta and take on Uber?
💷 Uber Cash has finally launched outside of London — what does this mean for drivers and riders across the UK?
🚫 A Wigan taxi driver was taken off the road just for tinted windows — we question the madness of taxi licensing rules.
💸 The shocking true cost of running a taxi or Uber vehicle revealed — up to 50p per mile!
🧾 Plying for hire: £800 fine over a £10 fare — is it time for licensing reform?
🧠 FREE 10-minute suicide prevention course launched for taxi drivers — here's how to access it.
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#TaxiNews #UberUK #PrivateHire #Veezu #DriverMatty #DMPodcast
30 Apr 2025
DM Podcast EP 48: Uber Dead? Wolves Drama, Lyft UK Launch & May 1st STRIKE!
In Episode 48 of the DM Podcast, we're back and diving into everything that's been going on in the taxi and private hire world! 🚖
🔹 What have we all been up to lately?
🔹 Is Uber finished... or is everyone just skint?
🔹 Andy Burnham bans out-of-town plates – what does this mean for drivers?
🔹 Wolves plate goes full bouncer mode on Victoria Street
🔹 Lyft is making moves to launch in the UK – competition incoming?
🔹 STRIKE action planned for 1st May – are you getting involved?
🔹 Electric vehicle sales up by 40% – is it finally time to go electric?
🗣️ Join the convo, leave your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow drivers!
#DMPodcast #UberNews #TaxiStrike #PrivateHire #LyftUK #EVNews #TaxiLife #DriverTalk
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