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PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

Perry Richardson

2 days ago1 min read

Cumberland Council weighs up move to single taxi licensing zone this week

Cumberland Council weighs up move to single taxi licensing zone this week

Cumberland Council weighs up move to single taxi licensing zone this week

Perry Richardson

2 days ago1 min read

Cumberland councillors to weigh up ‘Save Cumberland’s Taxi Trade’ petition

Cumberland councillors to weigh up ‘Save Cumberland’s Taxi Trade’ petition

Cumberland councillors to weigh up ‘Save Cumberland’s Taxi Trade’ petition

Perry Richardson

3 days ago4 min read

TOTTED-UP BAN: Application for Middlesbrough private hire licence refused after driving ban revealed via DVLA checks

TOTTED-UP BAN: Application for Middlesbrough private hire licence refused after driving ban revealed via DVLA checks

TOTTED-UP BAN: Application for Middlesbrough private hire licence refused after driving ban revealed via DVLA checks

Perry Richardson

4 days ago1 min read

Burnley Council opens consultation on new taxi licensing policy

Burnley Council opens consultation on new taxi licensing policy

Burnley Council opens consultation on new taxi licensing policy

Perry Richardson

5 days ago1 min read

Edinburgh sees steady decline in black taxi numbers as private hire fleet continues grows

Edinburgh sees steady decline in black taxi numbers as private hire fleet continues grows

Edinburgh sees steady decline in black taxi numbers as private hire fleet continues grows

Perry Richardson

Nov 111 min read

Middlesbrough dual taxi driver’s licence REVOKED after dog attack conviction

Middlesbrough dual taxi driver’s licence REVOKED after dog attack conviction

Middlesbrough dual taxi driver’s licence REVOKED after dog attack conviction

Perry Richardson

Nov 112 min read

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Perry Richardson

Nov 113 min read

Middlesbrough taxi driver licence REVOKED after failure to declare mobile phone offence

Middlesbrough taxi driver licence REVOKED after failure to declare mobile phone offence

Middlesbrough taxi driver licence REVOKED after failure to declare mobile phone offence

Perry Richardson

Nov 102 min read

Crawley taxi and private hire vehicles set for new look, roof light changes and card payments from 2026

Crawley taxi and private hire vehicles set for new look, roof light changes and card payments from 2026

Crawley taxi and private hire vehicles set for new look, roof light changes and card payments from 2026

Perry Richardson

Nov 102 min read

Edinburgh to keep private hire vehicles out of bus lanes while city modelling work progresses

Edinburgh to keep private hire vehicles out of bus lanes while city modelling work progresses

Edinburgh to keep private hire vehicles out of bus lanes while city modelling work progresses

Perry Richardson

Nov 102 min read

Out-of-area private hire vehicle checks in South Yorkshire brings together multiple licensing authorities

Out-of-area private hire vehicle checks in South Yorkshire brings together multiple licensing authorities

Out-of-area private hire vehicle checks in South Yorkshire brings together multiple licensing authorities

Perry Richardson

Nov 101 min read

FAULTY TARIFF: Traffic Commissioner halts new Midlothian taxi fare proposal after operators appeal

FAULTY TARIFF: Traffic Commissioner halts new Midlothian taxi fare proposal after operators appeal

FAULTY TARIFF: Traffic Commissioner halts new Midlothian taxi fare proposal after operators appeal

Perry Richardson

Nov 92 min read

APPROVED: New taxi tariff rise approved and vehicle limit maintained in North East Lincolnshire

APPROVED: New taxi tariff rise approved and vehicle limit maintained in North East Lincolnshire

APPROVED: New taxi tariff rise approved and vehicle limit maintained in North East Lincolnshire

Perry Richardson

Nov 92 min read

Cheltenham operator must pay costs and fine totalling over £3,000 after providing private hire bookings without required licence

Cheltenham operator must pay costs and fine totalling over £3,000 after providing private hire bookings without required licence

Cheltenham operator must pay costs and fine totalling over £3,000 after providing private hire bookings without required licence

Perry Richardson

Nov 72 min read

Sizeable Exeter taxi fare rise proposal includes higher starting rates and mileage increases

Sizeable Exeter taxi fare rise proposal includes higher starting rates and mileage increases

Sizeable Exeter taxi fare rise proposal includes higher starting rates and mileage increases

Perry Richardson

Nov 72 min read

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Perry Richardson

Nov 33 min read

NO CCTV AND VEHICLE CHOICE OPENED: Rushcliffe Council proposes wide-ranging taxi licensing reforms amid cabbie decline

NO CCTV AND VEHICLE CHOICE OPENED: Rushcliffe Council proposes wide-ranging taxi licensing reforms amid cabbie decline

NO CCTV AND VEHICLE CHOICE OPENED: Rushcliffe Council proposes wide-ranging taxi licensing reforms amid cabbie decline

Perry Richardson

Nov 23 min read

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

Perry Richardson

Oct 313 min read

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Perry Richardson

Oct 294 min read

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