Taxi and private hire drivers could face a different approach to airport access charges after MPs raised concerns over rising fees, inadequate transport alternatives and disruption to communities surrounding UK airports. MPs have called for airport drop-off charges to take account of the different roles played by taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs), as the Government agreed to extend a planned review of the fees to 12 months. The proposal was raised during a Public Bill Co

The Chair of the House of Commons Transport Committee has urged the Government to take action over widespread out-of-area taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) working, warning of the consequences for local accountability and public confidence in the licensing system. Ruth Cadbury MP made the comments following the Government’s formal response to the Committee’s report, 'Raising the standard: licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles', which examined regulatory inconsistenci

The Department for Transport (DfT) says it is engaging with London stakeholders on accessibility, passenger choice and commercial viability as it develops national taxi licensing standards. In a written parliamentary answer, Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said: “We are currently engaging with stakeholders to understand the challenges facing taxi services, including issues relating to accessibility, passenger choice and commercial viability.” He added that feedback would h