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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 11, 20253 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 10, 20252 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 10, 20252 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 10, 20252 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 10, 20251 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 9, 20252 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 9, 20252 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 7, 20252 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 7, 20252 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 3, 20253 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 2, 20253 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 31, 20253 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 29, 20254 min read

London named Europe’s most congested city prompts London Assembly to launch road space inquiry

London named Europe’s most congested city prompts London Assembly to launch road space inquiry

London named Europe’s most congested city prompts London Assembly to launch road space inquiry

Perry Richardson

Oct 28, 20252 min read

‘Productive’ Wolverhampton licensed private hire operation targets out-of-area Manchester city centre checks

‘Productive’ Wolverhampton licensed private hire operation targets out-of-area Manchester city centre checks

‘Productive’ Wolverhampton licensed private hire operation targets out-of-area Manchester city centre checks

Perry Richardson

Oct 26, 20251 min read

SPRAYED OR WRAPPED: Hartlepool Council to review distinctive yellow taxi livery colour rule after concerns over costs raised

SPRAYED OR WRAPPED: Hartlepool Council to review distinctive yellow taxi livery colour rule after concerns over costs raised

SPRAYED OR WRAPPED: Hartlepool Council to review distinctive yellow taxi livery colour rule after concerns over costs raised

Perry Richardson

Oct 26, 20252 min read

PLYING-FOR-HIRE: Call for clarity from the trade associations, but not the operators

PLYING-FOR-HIRE: Call for clarity from the trade associations, but not the operators

PLYING-FOR-HIRE: Call for clarity from the trade associations, but not the operators

Perry Richardson

Oct 25, 20253 min read

LOOPHOLE CLOSED: GMB welcomes St Albans decision to uphold Hackney Carriage knowledge test for dual taxi badge applicants

LOOPHOLE CLOSED: GMB welcomes St Albans decision to uphold Hackney Carriage knowledge test for dual taxi badge applicants

LOOPHOLE CLOSED: GMB welcomes St Albans decision to uphold Hackney Carriage knowledge test for dual taxi badge applicants

Perry Richardson

Oct 24, 20252 min read

Oldham Council eases taxi testing pressures with new DVSA centre option

Oldham Council eases taxi testing pressures with new DVSA centre option

Oldham Council eases taxi testing pressures with new DVSA centre option

Perry Richardson

Oct 24, 20251 min read

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers join Cheshire Tyre Safety Month operation with all vehicles passing checks

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers join Cheshire Tyre Safety Month operation with all vehicles passing checks

Wolverhampton Council licensing officers join Cheshire Tyre Safety Month operation with all vehicles passing checks

Perry Richardson

Oct 22, 20251 min read

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