For years, Andy Burnham was one of the most vocal political figures calling for changes to England’s taxi and private hire licensing system. As Mayor of Greater Manchester, he repeatedly argued that the current framework was failing both licensed drivers and the travelling public, particularly when it came to cross-border private hire working. Now, as Prime Minister, Burnham finds himself in a very different position. The concerns he previously raised from outside Westminster

The Government has confirmed it will consult on employment status rules as part of a wider review of employment protections, following a parliamentary question examining whether the current legal framework adequately safeguards licensed private hire drivers working through digital platform operators. The parliamentary question, tabled by Independent MP Shockat Adam, asked the Secretary of State for Business and Trade what assessment had been made of whether existing employmen

A representative from the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) has called for greater clarity from LEVC over its future vehicle plans, warning that the prolonged wait for a new purpose-built taxi is making it increasingly difficult for London cab drivers to replace ageing vehicles. In his latest M4 Musings column published in the LTDA’s Taxi newspaper, Senior Representative Sam Houston said the industry continues to face a shortage of new vehicles, with no confirmed anno