Cross-border working in the taxi and private hire sector is facing renewed scrutiny in London, as transport officials step up calls for legislative reform to close what they describe as a significant regulatory loophole. Speaking at a recent session of the London Assembly Transport Committee, TfL Commissioner Andy Lord said Transport for London (TfL) has made a “very strong case” to the Department for Transport for changes that would restrict where licensed vehicles can opera

The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has highlighted concerns around Government proposals to transfer taxi and private hire vehicle licensing powers from local councils to Local Transport Authorities, warning the move could undermine public safety and destabilise existing regulatory systems. In its formal response to a consultation issued by the Department for Transport , the IoL said the plans form part of the wider English devolution agenda but are not supported by sufficient e

TaxiPoint sat down with taxi and private hire CCTV specialists ACSS to explore one of the most hotly debated issues in the industry: whether in-vehicle CCTV should become a mandatory requirement under national taxi and private hire standards. With discussions around safety, enforcement and cross-border working continuing to gather pace, ACSS sets out its position on the role technology can play in protecting drivers and passengers, while addressing concerns around privacy, co