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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

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

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

Drivers finally see relief at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices edge down across the UK

Drivers finally see relief at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices edge down across the UK

Drivers finally see relief at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices edge down across the UK

Perry Richardson

Nov 92 min read

BRISTOL AIRPORT ENFORCEMENT: 92 taxi and private hire checks see strong compliance across ten different licensing authorities

BRISTOL AIRPORT ENFORCEMENT: 92 taxi and private hire checks see strong compliance across ten different licensing authorities

BRISTOL AIRPORT ENFORCEMENT: 92 taxi and private hire checks see strong compliance across ten different licensing authorities

Perry Richardson

Nov 81 min read

CABBIES SPLIT ON TAXI TIPS: How much of an impact does cash and card payments really have on tips?

CABBIES SPLIT ON TAXI TIPS: How much of an impact does cash and card payments really have on tips?

CABBIES SPLIT ON TAXI TIPS: How much of an impact does cash and card payments really have on tips?

Perry Richardson

Nov 83 min read

Joint Wolverhampton Council and Greater Manchester Police operation targets unbooked and uninsured private hire vehicle journeys

Joint Wolverhampton Council and Greater Manchester Police operation targets unbooked and uninsured private hire vehicle journeys

Joint Wolverhampton Council and Greater Manchester Police operation targets unbooked and uninsured private hire vehicle journeys

Perry Richardson

Nov 81 min read

‘FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY’: Freenow by Lyft and Saltire Private Hire celebrate six months of success in Glasgow partnership

‘FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY’: Freenow by Lyft and Saltire Private Hire celebrate six months of success in Glasgow partnership

‘FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY’: Freenow by Lyft and Saltire Private Hire celebrate six months of success in Glasgow partnership

Perry Richardson

Nov 72 min read

‘Intolerable’ racist abuse towards private hire driver caught on mobile device leads to court conviction

‘Intolerable’ racist abuse towards private hire driver caught on mobile device leads to court conviction

‘Intolerable’ racist abuse towards private hire driver caught on mobile device leads to court conviction

Perry Richardson

Nov 72 min read

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

Perry Richardson

Nov 73 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

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

Perry Richardson

Nov 65 min read

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

Perry Richardson

Nov 62 min read

Taxi drivers play critical role in safeguarding vulnerable passengers, says Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Cop

Taxi drivers play critical role in safeguarding vulnerable passengers, says Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Cop

Taxi drivers play critical role in safeguarding vulnerable passengers, says Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Cop

Perry Richardson

Nov 62 min read

Taxi ‘out of area working, national standards and enforcement’ all being considered by DfT says transport minister

Taxi ‘out of area working, national standards and enforcement’ all being considered by DfT says transport minister

Taxi ‘out of area working, national standards and enforcement’ all being considered by DfT says transport minister

Perry Richardson

Nov 52 min read

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Taxi seized after driver found using phone and uninsured

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Taxi seized after driver found using phone and uninsured

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Taxi seized after driver found using phone and uninsured

Perry Richardson

Nov 51 min read

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

Perry Richardson

Nov 41 min read

Inverness taxi checks prompt warnings over dress code, vehicle condition and operating without a licence

Inverness taxi checks prompt warnings over dress code, vehicle condition and operating without a licence

Inverness taxi checks prompt warnings over dress code, vehicle condition and operating without a licence

Perry Richardson

Nov 42 min read

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

Perry Richardson

Nov 33 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

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