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DfT signals they are still ‘considering further action’ on cross-border private hire enforcement as MPs raise licensing question

DfT signals they are still ‘considering further action’ on cross-border private hire enforcement as MPs raise licensing question

DfT signals they are still ‘considering further action’ on cross-border private hire enforcement as MPs raise licensing question

Perry Richardson

Dec 17, 20252 min read

Aberdeen taxi licensing review to consider easing street knowledge test for private hire drivers

Aberdeen taxi licensing review to consider easing street knowledge test for private hire drivers

Aberdeen taxi licensing review to consider easing street knowledge test for private hire drivers

Perry Richardson

Dec 17, 20252 min read

Mayor of London pledges to work with taxi trade to minimise the impact of driverless vehicles as policy develops

Mayor of London pledges to work with taxi trade to minimise the impact of driverless vehicles as policy develops

Mayor of London pledges to work with taxi trade to minimise the impact of driverless vehicles as policy develops

Perry Richardson

Dec 17, 20253 min read

THE KNOWLEDGE IS ON THE RISE! TfL marks 160 years of the Knowledge as applications RISE to decade high

THE KNOWLEDGE IS ON THE RISE! TfL marks 160 years of the Knowledge as applications RISE to decade high

THE KNOWLEDGE IS ON THE RISE! TfL marks 160 years of the Knowledge as applications RISE to decade high

Perry Richardson

Dec 17, 20254 min read

Can taxi drivers legally play music on passenger request? What UK licensing rules actually say

Can taxi drivers legally play music on passenger request? What UK licensing rules actually say

Can taxi drivers legally play music on passenger request? What UK licensing rules actually say

Perry Richardson

Dec 16, 20253 min read

‘FUTURE AS TAXI DRIVER IN QUESTION’: TfL silence over approved retrofit system age limits leaving more London taxi drivers in limbo

‘FUTURE AS TAXI DRIVER IN QUESTION’: TfL silence over approved retrofit system age limits leaving more London taxi drivers in limbo

‘FUTURE AS TAXI DRIVER IN QUESTION’: TfL silence over approved retrofit system age limits leaving more London taxi drivers in limbo

Perry Richardson

Dec 16, 20252 min read

Uber granted five-year Southend licence after unanimous council decision

Uber granted five-year Southend licence after unanimous council decision

Uber granted five-year Southend licence after unanimous council decision

Perry Richardson

Dec 16, 20252 min read

Cheshire Police conduct covert late-night taxi enforcement operation as part of wider crackdown

Cheshire Police conduct covert late-night taxi enforcement operation as part of wider crackdown

Cheshire Police conduct covert late-night taxi enforcement operation as part of wider crackdown

Perry Richardson

Dec 16, 20252 min read

Tougher penalties for cabbies and minicab drivers for illegal number plates could force compliance reset in taxi sector

Tougher penalties for cabbies and minicab drivers for illegal number plates could force compliance reset in taxi sector

Tougher penalties for cabbies and minicab drivers for illegal number plates could force compliance reset in taxi sector

Perry Richardson

Dec 15, 20252 min read

CLOSING THE GAPS: Going beyond the National Minimum Standards for private hire licensing

CLOSING THE GAPS: Going beyond the National Minimum Standards for private hire licensing

CLOSING THE GAPS: Going beyond the National Minimum Standards for private hire licensing

Dec 15, 20253 min read

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks

Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks

Perry Richardson

Dec 14, 20252 min read

APPEAL REBUFFED: Buckinghamshire Council wins latest court appeal over private hire driver licence refusal

APPEAL REBUFFED: Buckinghamshire Council wins latest court appeal over private hire driver licence refusal

APPEAL REBUFFED: Buckinghamshire Council wins latest court appeal over private hire driver licence refusal

Perry Richardson

Dec 14, 20252 min read

RETRO SILENCE: London cabbies left in limbo as TfL stay silent on any decision over retrofit taxi age lifelines

RETRO SILENCE: London cabbies left in limbo as TfL stay silent on any decision over retrofit taxi age lifelines

RETRO SILENCE: London cabbies left in limbo as TfL stay silent on any decision over retrofit taxi age lifelines

Perry Richardson

Dec 13, 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

Festive taxi sting snags drivers with defects during night-time checks in Swansea

Festive taxi sting snags drivers with defects during night-time checks in Swansea

Festive taxi sting snags drivers with defects during night-time checks in Swansea

Perry Richardson

Dec 11, 20252 min read

Cornwall dual taxi driver has licence REVOKED after alleged cocaine arrest, accident and drug possession

Cornwall dual taxi driver has licence REVOKED after alleged cocaine arrest, accident and drug possession

Cornwall dual taxi driver has licence REVOKED after alleged cocaine arrest, accident and drug possession

Perry Richardson

Dec 10, 20252 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

Why a taxi driver’s home address has nothing to do with the cross-border licensing problem

Why a taxi driver’s home address has nothing to do with the cross-border licensing problem

Why a taxi driver’s home address has nothing to do with the cross-border licensing problem

Perry Richardson

Dec 8, 20252 min read

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Perry Richardson

Dec 8, 20251 min read

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