Government 2/4

top of page

Animated-GIF-(728-x-90px).gif

Acorn Header.jpg

Taxi-GIF-Revised-Size April 2023.gif

GHOST TAXIS EXPOSED: Four in ten taxis and private hire vehicles caught using stealth plates to dodge charges, APPG report reveals

GHOST TAXIS EXPOSED: Four in ten taxis and private hire vehicles caught using stealth plates to dodge charges, APPG report reveals

GHOST TAXIS EXPOSED: Four in ten taxis and private hire vehicles caught using stealth plates to dodge charges, APPG report reveals

Perry Richardson

Dec 14, 20253 min read

TAXI AND PHV CAPPING: LPHCA reveals reasons for rejecting private hire caps in fresh Transport Committee inquiry submission

TAXI AND PHV CAPPING: LPHCA reveals reasons for rejecting private hire caps in fresh Transport Committee inquiry submission

TAXI AND PHV CAPPING: LPHCA reveals reasons for rejecting private hire caps in fresh Transport Committee inquiry submission

Perry Richardson

Dec 13, 20252 min read

‘KEY CONCERN REMAINS’: Government faces extreme pressure over taxi and private hire reform in Lords Devolution Bill debate

‘KEY CONCERN REMAINS’: Government faces extreme pressure over taxi and private hire reform in Lords Devolution Bill debate

‘KEY CONCERN REMAINS’: Government faces extreme pressure over taxi and private hire reform in Lords Devolution Bill debate

Perry Richardson

Dec 12, 20253 min read

Government motor insurance plan puts claims costs in focus as taxi and PHV drivers eye relief

Government motor insurance plan puts claims costs in focus as taxi and PHV drivers eye relief

Government motor insurance plan puts claims costs in focus as taxi and PHV drivers eye relief

Perry Richardson

Dec 12, 20255 min read

ARE TAXI DRIVERS READY? Clock ticking on new HMRC Making Tax Digital obligations arriving in months

ARE TAXI DRIVERS READY? Clock ticking on new HMRC Making Tax Digital obligations arriving in months

ARE TAXI DRIVERS READY? Clock ticking on new HMRC Making Tax Digital obligations arriving in months

Perry Richardson

Dec 11, 20253 min read

CROSS SECTION ON CROSS BORDER: How do council, operator and driver associations match-up on views for taxi and PHV licensing reform in Blackpool?

CROSS SECTION ON CROSS BORDER: How do council, operator and driver associations match-up on views for taxi and PHV licensing reform in Blackpool?

CROSS SECTION ON CROSS BORDER: How do council, operator and driver associations match-up on views for taxi and PHV licensing reform in Blackpool?

Perry Richardson

Dec 10, 20253 min read

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20253 min read

WORK WHERE YOU LIVE: MP challenges minister on whether taxi and private hire drivers should ONLY be licensed where they live

WORK WHERE YOU LIVE: MP challenges minister on whether taxi and private hire drivers should ONLY be licensed where they live

WORK WHERE YOU LIVE: MP challenges minister on whether taxi and private hire drivers should ONLY be licensed where they live

Perry Richardson

Dec 6, 20252 min read

Unite supporters look to step up pressure on Ministers over out-of-area taxi licensing as tensions rise at Gatwick and beyond

Unite supporters look to step up pressure on Ministers over out-of-area taxi licensing as tensions rise at Gatwick and beyond

Unite supporters look to step up pressure on Ministers over out-of-area taxi licensing as tensions rise at Gatwick and beyond

Perry Richardson

Dec 5, 20252 min read

INQUIRY DEBATE: Licensing failures laid bare as transport safety groups urge MPs to legislate stricter national taxi standards

INQUIRY DEBATE: Licensing failures laid bare as transport safety groups urge MPs to legislate stricter national taxi standards

INQUIRY DEBATE: Licensing failures laid bare as transport safety groups urge MPs to legislate stricter national taxi standards

Perry Richardson

Dec 3, 20254 min read

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20252 min read

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20252 min read

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20254 min read

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20256 min read

Home Secretary announces restrictions to taxi and private hire use for asylum seeker medical travel from February 2026

Home Secretary announces restrictions to taxi and private hire use for asylum seeker medical travel from February 2026

Home Secretary announces restrictions to taxi and private hire use for asylum seeker medical travel from February 2026

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20252 min read

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20255 min read

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20253 min read

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Perry Richardson

Nov 28, 20252 min read

bottom of page