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Redditch taxi licence fee increases face industry backlash over costs and risk of drivers shifting to rival authorities

Redditch taxi licence fee increases face industry backlash over costs and risk of drivers shifting to rival authorities

Redditch taxi licence fee increases face industry backlash over costs and risk of drivers shifting to rival authorities

Perry Richardson

53 minutes ago2 min read

Ceredigion Council opens consultation on proposed taxi fare rise after operator request

Ceredigion Council opens consultation on proposed taxi fare rise after operator request

Ceredigion Council opens consultation on proposed taxi fare rise after operator request

Perry Richardson

3 hours ago1 min read

Buckinghamshire Council updates taxi licensing policy with focus on safety and accessibility

Buckinghamshire Council updates taxi licensing policy with focus on safety and accessibility

Buckinghamshire Council updates taxi licensing policy with focus on safety and accessibility

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

Will other licensing authorities follow council’s taxi fuel grant lead? Don’t count on it, but there may be another viable option

Will other licensing authorities follow council’s taxi fuel grant lead? Don’t count on it, but there may be another viable option

Will other licensing authorities follow council’s taxi fuel grant lead? Don’t count on it, but there may be another viable option

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

‘WE’RE KEEN TO DO IT’: Black cab financing pressures under scrutiny as TfL weighs support options to stem driver decline

‘WE’RE KEEN TO DO IT’: Black cab financing pressures under scrutiny as TfL weighs support options to stem driver decline

‘WE’RE KEEN TO DO IT’: Black cab financing pressures under scrutiny as TfL weighs support options to stem driver decline

Perry Richardson

5 days ago3 min read

NEW FUEL GRANTS: Basildon Council set to introduce Taxi Fuel Support Grants amid rising pump price costs

NEW FUEL GRANTS: Basildon Council set to introduce Taxi Fuel Support Grants amid rising pump price costs

NEW FUEL GRANTS: Basildon Council set to introduce Taxi Fuel Support Grants amid rising pump price costs

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

“AN IMPULSE THING”: Two out-of-area taxi drivers fined after illegal pick-ups at major Manchester sporting events

“AN IMPULSE THING”: Two out-of-area taxi drivers fined after illegal pick-ups at major Manchester sporting events

“AN IMPULSE THING”: Two out-of-area taxi drivers fined after illegal pick-ups at major Manchester sporting events

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

Six taxis suspended after safety defects uncovered in Walsall enforcement operation

Six taxis suspended after safety defects uncovered in Walsall enforcement operation

Six taxis suspended after safety defects uncovered in Walsall enforcement operation

Perry Richardson

Apr 31 min read

Walsall littering cases end in court with taxi driver among those convicted

Walsall littering cases end in court with taxi driver among those convicted

Walsall littering cases end in court with taxi driver among those convicted

Perry Richardson

Apr 31 min read

Liverpool City Council issues 105 fines for illegal parking on taxi ranks in March

Liverpool City Council issues 105 fines for illegal parking on taxi ranks in March

Liverpool City Council issues 105 fines for illegal parking on taxi ranks in March

Perry Richardson

Apr 31 min read

GOVERNMENT LEVEL CHANGE NEEDED: Cross-border hiring loophole is BLOCKING London minicab cap, warns Deputy Mayor of London

GOVERNMENT LEVEL CHANGE NEEDED: Cross-border hiring loophole is BLOCKING London minicab cap, warns Deputy Mayor of London

GOVERNMENT LEVEL CHANGE NEEDED: Cross-border hiring loophole is BLOCKING London minicab cap, warns Deputy Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Apr 24 min read

Canterbury taxi enforcement operation leads to immediate licence suspensions over tyre defects

Canterbury taxi enforcement operation leads to immediate licence suspensions over tyre defects

Canterbury taxi enforcement operation leads to immediate licence suspensions over tyre defects

Perry Richardson

Apr 23 min read

Edinburgh faces mounting pressure to keep bus lanes restricted as private hire vehicle access debate intensifies

Edinburgh faces mounting pressure to keep bus lanes restricted as private hire vehicle access debate intensifies

Edinburgh faces mounting pressure to keep bus lanes restricted as private hire vehicle access debate intensifies

Perry Richardson

Apr 23 min read

Institute of Licensing warns DfT shift to larger Local Transport Authority taxi licensing model may not deliver the required outcomes

Institute of Licensing warns DfT shift to larger Local Transport Authority taxi licensing model may not deliver the required outcomes

Institute of Licensing warns DfT shift to larger Local Transport Authority taxi licensing model may not deliver the required outcomes

Perry Richardson

Apr 12 min read

Lancaster taxi and private hire complaints surge driven by out-of-area vehicles and safety concerns

Lancaster taxi and private hire complaints surge driven by out-of-area vehicles and safety concerns

Lancaster taxi and private hire complaints surge driven by out-of-area vehicles and safety concerns

Perry Richardson

Mar 302 min read

Taxi driver licence approved despite past criminal conviction after committee review

Taxi driver licence approved despite past criminal conviction after committee review

Taxi driver licence approved despite past criminal conviction after committee review

Perry Richardson

Mar 302 min read

East Lothian opens transport contracts to out-of-area taxi drivers amid 45% provision drop

East Lothian opens transport contracts to out-of-area taxi drivers amid 45% provision drop

East Lothian opens transport contracts to out-of-area taxi drivers amid 45% provision drop

Perry Richardson

Mar 292 min read

Middlesborough Council licensing panel finds PHV driver remains ‘fit and proper’ following investigation into alleged inappropriate comments

Middlesborough Council licensing panel finds PHV driver remains ‘fit and proper’ following investigation into alleged inappropriate comments

Middlesborough Council licensing panel finds PHV driver remains ‘fit and proper’ following investigation into alleged inappropriate comments

Perry Richardson

Mar 282 min read

Taxi licence REVOCATION upheld by court after safety concerns raised by Tamworth council

Taxi licence REVOCATION upheld by court after safety concerns raised by Tamworth council

Taxi licence REVOCATION upheld by court after safety concerns raised by Tamworth council

Perry Richardson

Mar 272 min read

‘CLOSE THE LOOPHOLE’: Crawley Borough Council warns cross-border taxi hiring risks safety and fair competition

‘CLOSE THE LOOPHOLE’: Crawley Borough Council warns cross-border taxi hiring risks safety and fair competition

‘CLOSE THE LOOPHOLE’: Crawley Borough Council warns cross-border taxi hiring risks safety and fair competition

Perry Richardson

Mar 272 min read

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