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Glasgow City Council looks to delay ‘risk-based’ taxi and private hire car inspections to 2027

Glasgow City Council looks to delay ‘risk-based’ taxi and private hire car inspections to 2027

Glasgow City Council looks to delay ‘risk-based’ taxi and private hire car inspections to 2027

Perry Richardson

Dec 8, 20252 min read

Torbay licensed taxi driver suspended for three months after committee reviews 19 complaints in six week period

Torbay licensed taxi driver suspended for three months after committee reviews 19 complaints in six week period

Torbay licensed taxi driver suspended for three months after committee reviews 19 complaints in six week period

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20252 min read

FROM WELBECK MOTORS TO UBER: The long running debate over plying-for-hire

FROM WELBECK MOTORS TO UBER: The long running debate over plying-for-hire

FROM WELBECK MOTORS TO UBER: The long running debate over plying-for-hire

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20252 min read

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20253 min read

Glasgow City Council to consult on making card payments mandatory in taxis

Glasgow City Council to consult on making card payments mandatory in taxis

Glasgow City Council to consult on making card payments mandatory in taxis

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20252 min read

WORK WHERE YOU LIVE: MP challenges minister on whether taxi and private hire drivers should ONLY be licensed where they live

WORK WHERE YOU LIVE: MP challenges minister on whether taxi and private hire drivers should ONLY be licensed where they live

WORK WHERE YOU LIVE: MP challenges minister on whether taxi and private hire drivers should ONLY be licensed where they live

Perry Richardson

Dec 6, 20252 min read

Unite supporters look to step up pressure on Ministers over out-of-area taxi licensing as tensions rise at Gatwick and beyond

Unite supporters look to step up pressure on Ministers over out-of-area taxi licensing as tensions rise at Gatwick and beyond

Unite supporters look to step up pressure on Ministers over out-of-area taxi licensing as tensions rise at Gatwick and beyond

Perry Richardson

Dec 5, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20253 min read

Norwich City Council tightens taxi licensing rules with redesigned plates and new safety requirements

Norwich City Council tightens taxi licensing rules with redesigned plates and new safety requirements

Norwich City Council tightens taxi licensing rules with redesigned plates and new safety requirements

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20252 min read

MOTION CALLED: Peterborough councillors push for national CCTV taxi standards and funding amid cross border concerns

MOTION CALLED: Peterborough councillors push for national CCTV taxi standards and funding amid cross border concerns

MOTION CALLED: Peterborough councillors push for national CCTV taxi standards and funding amid cross border concerns

Perry Richardson

Dec 3, 20252 min read

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Taxi driver fined for nearly doubling the fare charged to Manchester United fan

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Taxi driver fined for nearly doubling the fare charged to Manchester United fan

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Taxi driver fined for nearly doubling the fare charged to Manchester United fan

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20252 min read

Sarah Champion MP warns ‘LICENCE SHOPPING’ is undermining toughest taxi safeguards in Rotherham

Sarah Champion MP warns ‘LICENCE SHOPPING’ is undermining toughest taxi safeguards in Rotherham

Sarah Champion MP warns ‘LICENCE SHOPPING’ is undermining toughest taxi safeguards in Rotherham

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20252 min read

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20252 min read

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20252 min read

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20254 min read

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20256 min read

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Rushcliffe Borough Council updates taxi licensing policy in bid to recruit and retain local cabbies

Rushcliffe Borough Council updates taxi licensing policy in bid to recruit and retain local cabbies

Rushcliffe Borough Council updates taxi licensing policy in bid to recruit and retain local cabbies

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Perry Richardson

Nov 28, 20252 min read

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