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POLICY DELAYED: North Northamptonshire taxi policy on pause until November as consultation opens on new knowledge test

POLICY DELAYED: North Northamptonshire taxi policy on pause until November as consultation opens on new knowledge test

POLICY DELAYED: North Northamptonshire taxi policy on pause until November as consultation opens on new knowledge test

Perry Richardson

Aug 212 min read

Man’s hand on steering wheel

Man’s hand on steering wheel

RETESTS NEEDED: Taxi spot checks carried out in North West Leicestershire as part of safety initiative

Perry Richardson

Aug 201 min read

“SERIOUS ABOUT CLOSING THIS LOOPHOLE: Council steps up action to tackle out-of-area private hire drivers

“SERIOUS ABOUT CLOSING THIS LOOPHOLE: Council steps up action to tackle out-of-area private hire drivers

“SERIOUS ABOUT CLOSING THIS LOOPHOLE: Council steps up action to tackle out-of-area private hire drivers

Perry Richardson

Aug 192 min read

ADDRESSING CROSS-BORDER: Why the Government must now fix the cracks in the broken taxi and PHV system

ADDRESSING CROSS-BORDER: Why the Government must now fix the cracks in the broken taxi and PHV system

ADDRESSING CROSS-BORDER: Why the Government must now fix the cracks in the broken taxi and PHV system

Perry Richardson

Aug 184 min read

A DIVIDED TAXI TRADE OPINION: Should private hire vehicles be allowed signage?

A DIVIDED TAXI TRADE OPINION: Should private hire vehicles be allowed signage?

A DIVIDED TAXI TRADE OPINION: Should private hire vehicles be allowed signage?

Perry Richardson

Aug 182 min read

Licensing officers seek powers to suspend 120 taxi and PHV drivers without updated DBS checks

Licensing officers seek powers to suspend 120 taxi and PHV drivers without updated DBS checks

Licensing officers seek powers to suspend 120 taxi and PHV drivers without updated DBS checks

Perry Richardson

Jun 42 min read

TACKLING CROSS-BORDER: Regional taxi licensing shift could mirror combined authority models

TACKLING CROSS-BORDER: Regional taxi licensing shift could mirror combined authority models

TACKLING CROSS-BORDER: Regional taxi licensing shift could mirror combined authority models

Perry Richardson

May 272 min read

How many passengers COULD a taxi in England hold before it’s classed as a minibus?

How many passengers COULD a taxi in England hold before it’s classed as a minibus?

How many passengers COULD a taxi in England hold before it’s classed as a minibus?

Perry Richardson

May 262 min read

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

Perry Richardson

May 262 min read

Government rules out mandatory fare tariffs or meters for private hire vehicles outside London

Government rules out mandatory fare tariffs or meters for private hire vehicles outside London

Government rules out mandatory fare tariffs or meters for private hire vehicles outside London

Perry Richardson

May 232 min read

Over 20,000 Wolverhampton private hire drivers licensed in two year period with vast majority living outside of the region, data reveals

Over 20,000 Wolverhampton private hire drivers licensed in two year period with vast majority living outside of the region, data reveals

Over 20,000 Wolverhampton private hire drivers licensed in two year period with vast majority living outside of the region, data reveals

Perry Richardson

May 211 min read

Just how much of an impact is TfL’s private hire licensing delays having on some drivers?

Just how much of an impact is TfL’s private hire licensing delays having on some drivers?

Just how much of an impact is TfL’s private hire licensing delays having on some drivers?

Perry Richardson

May 192 min read

Out-of-area licensing checks identify breaches among Wolverhampton-registered private hire vehicles in Warrington

Out-of-area licensing checks identify breaches among Wolverhampton-registered private hire vehicles in Warrington

Out-of-area licensing checks identify breaches among Wolverhampton-registered private hire vehicles in Warrington

Perry Richardson

May 191 min read

Private hire driver stripped of licence after five speeding convictions in under a year

Private hire driver stripped of licence after five speeding convictions in under a year

Private hire driver stripped of licence after five speeding convictions in under a year

Perry Richardson

May 151 min read

Cherwell Council unveils revised taxi licensing policy for consultation which includes removing age limits on electric taxis

Cherwell Council unveils revised taxi licensing policy for consultation which includes removing age limits on electric taxis

Cherwell Council unveils revised taxi licensing policy for consultation which includes removing age limits on electric taxis

Perry Richardson

May 122 min read

Telford and Wrekin Council introduces restricted private hire licensing policy to help supply school transport

Telford and Wrekin Council introduces restricted private hire licensing policy to help supply school transport

Telford and Wrekin Council introduces restricted private hire licensing policy to help supply school transport

Perry Richardson

May 122 min read

‘IT’S TIME THE SYSTEM CHANGED’: York and North Yorkshire Mayor backs Burnham’s push for reformed taxi licensing

‘IT’S TIME THE SYSTEM CHANGED’: York and North Yorkshire Mayor backs Burnham’s push for reformed taxi licensing

‘IT’S TIME THE SYSTEM CHANGED’: York and North Yorkshire Mayor backs Burnham’s push for reformed taxi licensing

Perry Richardson

May 62 min read

Can Manchester’s taxi age limit increase set an example for other licensing authorities looking to support trade?

Can Manchester’s taxi age limit increase set an example for other licensing authorities looking to support trade?

Can Manchester’s taxi age limit increase set an example for other licensing authorities looking to support trade?

Perry Richardson

May 42 min read

Out-of-area private hire driver found guilty and fined over £3,000 for illegal street pickup in York

Out-of-area private hire driver found guilty and fined over £3,000 for illegal street pickup in York

Out-of-area private hire driver found guilty and fined over £3,000 for illegal street pickup in York

Perry Richardson

Apr 262 min read

Hartlepool Council opens consultation on new taxi licensing policy

Hartlepool Council opens consultation on new taxi licensing policy

Hartlepool Council opens consultation on new taxi licensing policy

Perry Richardson

Apr 251 min read

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