CLOSE THE LOOPHOLE NOW: Unite Union urges ministers to implement Casey review reforms on cross-border taxi hiring
Taxi drivers will lobby MPs in Westminster on Wednesday 25 February, calling on the Government to implement Baroness Casey’s recommendations on cross-border taxi and private hire working amid concerns over passenger safety. The action follows the publication in June of the independent review led by Baroness Louise Casey into group-based child sexual exploitation, which concluded that inconsistent taxi and private hire licensing arrangements were placing women and children at
Perry Richardson
4 hours ago3 min read
Immediate PCNs to hit cabbies using Paddington Praed Street ‘pop-up’ taxi rank as zero-tolerance enforcement looks set
Taxi drivers continuing to use Praed Street as an unofficial rank face immediate Penalty Charge Notices under tougher enforcement agreed between Westminster City Council and Transport for London (TfL). Paul Kirby, Executive Senior Officer at the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA), said authorities have been actively monitoring the location for some time due to what they describe as the “abuse” of the street as a temporary rank. The site, close to Paddington Station, h
Perry Richardson
12 hours ago2 min read
Uber’s UK General Manager highlights need for clarity around CCTV rules as example for national taxi licensing reform
Uber’s UK General Manager has said some taxi and private hire drivers are struggling with inconsistent CCTV rules, as he highlighted where improvements could be made in a national licensing standards review across England. In an exclusive interview with TaxiPoint, Andrew Brem said drivers frequently report confusion around what is permitted or required when installing in-vehicle CCTV systems. He argued that clearer and consistent guidance would be a significant step forward f
Perry Richardson
12 hours ago2 min read
