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Heathrow Airport TAXI TOUT CRACKDOWN sees multiple drivers investigated and facing action in joint enforcement operation

Heathrow Airport TAXI TOUT CRACKDOWN sees multiple drivers investigated and facing action in joint enforcement operation

Heathrow Airport TAXI TOUT CRACKDOWN sees multiple drivers investigated and facing action in joint enforcement operation

Perry Richardson

3 hours ago2 min read

Fresh cross-border enforcement powers may tighten safety oversight, yet deeper structural issues in taxi and PHV licensing remain unresolved

Fresh cross-border enforcement powers may tighten safety oversight, yet deeper structural issues in taxi and PHV licensing remain unresolved

Fresh cross-border enforcement powers may tighten safety oversight, yet deeper structural issues in taxi and PHV licensing remain unresolved

Perry Richardson

4 hours ago4 min read

What is the TfL SERU test and why are London private hire drivers struggling to pass compared to taxi drivers?

What is the TfL SERU test and why are London private hire drivers struggling to pass compared to taxi drivers?

What is the TfL SERU test and why are London private hire drivers struggling to pass compared to taxi drivers?

Perry Richardson

4 hours ago2 min read

Private hire licence REFUSED after Fareham Borough panel cites conviction and concerns from previous Reading licensee

Private hire licence REFUSED after Fareham Borough panel cites conviction and concerns from previous Reading licensee

Private hire licence REFUSED after Fareham Borough panel cites conviction and concerns from previous Reading licensee

Perry Richardson

5 hours ago2 min read

Private hire driver application REJECTED over crash record and history whilst licensed with another authority

Private hire driver application REJECTED over crash record and history whilst licensed with another authority

Private hire driver application REJECTED over crash record and history whilst licensed with another authority

Perry Richardson

1 day ago2 min read

Warrington and Wolverhampton taxi and PHV checks uncover vehicle defects during joint night-time enforcement operation

Warrington and Wolverhampton taxi and PHV checks uncover vehicle defects during joint night-time enforcement operation

Warrington and Wolverhampton taxi and PHV checks uncover vehicle defects during joint night-time enforcement operation

Perry Richardson

1 day ago2 min read

CROSS-BORDER SUSPENSION RULES: What will new national taxi enforcement powers mean for private hire giants under Devolution Bill reforms?

CROSS-BORDER SUSPENSION RULES: What will new national taxi enforcement powers mean for private hire giants under Devolution Bill reforms?

CROSS-BORDER SUSPENSION RULES: What will new national taxi enforcement powers mean for private hire giants under Devolution Bill reforms?

Perry Richardson

2 days ago4 min read

Taxi and PHV compliance intensified in Leeds as report reveals complaints, inspections and enforcement rise

Taxi and PHV compliance intensified in Leeds as report reveals complaints, inspections and enforcement rise

Taxi and PHV compliance intensified in Leeds as report reveals complaints, inspections and enforcement rise

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

Mansfield opts for voluntary taxi CCTV code amid concerns over driver exodus and regulatory gaps

Mansfield opts for voluntary taxi CCTV code amid concerns over driver exodus and regulatory gaps

Mansfield opts for voluntary taxi CCTV code amid concerns over driver exodus and regulatory gaps

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

Perry Richardson

2 days ago3 min read

GREEN LIGHT: Manchester City Council grants private hire licence despite recent public order conviction

GREEN LIGHT: Manchester City Council grants private hire licence despite recent public order conviction

GREEN LIGHT: Manchester City Council grants private hire licence despite recent public order conviction

Perry Richardson

3 days ago2 min read

Sefton private hire driver fined £458 after smoking offence taken to the courts

Sefton private hire driver fined £458 after smoking offence taken to the courts

Sefton private hire driver fined £458 after smoking offence taken to the courts

Perry Richardson

4 days ago1 min read

Edinburgh taxi fares could rise by around 5% as discussions move to consultation stage after industry backing

Edinburgh taxi fares could rise by around 5% as discussions move to consultation stage after industry backing

Edinburgh taxi fares could rise by around 5% as discussions move to consultation stage after industry backing

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

WHAT’S CHANGED? The Devolution Bill amendments in full that look set to overhaul taxi and PHV enforcement across England

WHAT’S CHANGED? The Devolution Bill amendments in full that look set to overhaul taxi and PHV enforcement across England

WHAT’S CHANGED? The Devolution Bill amendments in full that look set to overhaul taxi and PHV enforcement across England

Perry Richardson

5 days ago5 min read

EXCESS PASSENGERS: Sefton private hire driver faces summons after Liverpool enforcement officers uncover THREE different offences

EXCESS PASSENGERS: Sefton private hire driver faces summons after Liverpool enforcement officers uncover THREE different offences

EXCESS PASSENGERS: Sefton private hire driver faces summons after Liverpool enforcement officers uncover THREE different offences

Perry Richardson

5 days ago1 min read

Keighley taxi crackdown sees vehicles suspended and offences uncovered in joint safety operation

Keighley taxi crackdown sees vehicles suspended and offences uncovered in joint safety operation

Keighley taxi crackdown sees vehicles suspended and offences uncovered in joint safety operation

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

FUEL SURCHARGE ADDED: Council backs 20p taxi fare extra due to fuel price volatility

FUEL SURCHARGE ADDED: Council backs 20p taxi fare extra due to fuel price volatility

FUEL SURCHARGE ADDED: Council backs 20p taxi fare extra due to fuel price volatility

Perry Richardson

5 days ago1 min read

OUT-OF-AREA AND OUT-OF-ORDER: Sefton private hire driver fined after illegal plying-for-hire and no insurance offence

OUT-OF-AREA AND OUT-OF-ORDER: Sefton private hire driver fined after illegal plying-for-hire and no insurance offence

OUT-OF-AREA AND OUT-OF-ORDER: Sefton private hire driver fined after illegal plying-for-hire and no insurance offence

Perry Richardson

6 days ago1 min read

BETTER CONNECTED: Taxis and private hire vehicles positioned as key ‘first and last mile’ link in new government transport strategy

BETTER CONNECTED: Taxis and private hire vehicles positioned as key ‘first and last mile’ link in new government transport strategy

BETTER CONNECTED: Taxis and private hire vehicles positioned as key ‘first and last mile’ link in new government transport strategy

Perry Richardson

7 days ago2 min read

Peers clash over taxi accessibility rules as Lords REJECT amendment to enforce Equality Act standards

Peers clash over taxi accessibility rules as Lords REJECT amendment to enforce Equality Act standards

Peers clash over taxi accessibility rules as Lords REJECT amendment to enforce Equality Act standards

Perry Richardson

Apr 154 min read

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