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Wolverhampton PHV explosion laid bare in fresh DfT taxi stats as council licenses nearly 38,000 vehicles and takes 13% of England market

Wolverhampton PHV explosion laid bare in fresh DfT taxi stats as council licenses nearly 38,000 vehicles and takes 13% of England market

Wolverhampton PHV explosion laid bare in fresh DfT taxi stats as council licenses nearly 38,000 vehicles and takes 13% of England market

Perry Richardson

5 days ago4 min read

Nearly a QUARTER of authorities restrict taxi numbers, so why does Government REFUSE to shift on granting similar powers for PHVs?

Nearly a QUARTER of authorities restrict taxi numbers, so why does Government REFUSE to shift on granting similar powers for PHVs?

Nearly a QUARTER of authorities restrict taxi numbers, so why does Government REFUSE to shift on granting similar powers for PHVs?

Perry Richardson

6 days ago5 min read

Rural ‘TAXI DESERTS’ expose a missing link in England’s public transport network

Rural ‘TAXI DESERTS’ expose a missing link in England’s public transport network

Rural ‘TAXI DESERTS’ expose a missing link in England’s public transport network

Perry Richardson

Aug 215 min read

LOOKING FOR A ROADER: Just 16% of taxi and PHV journeys generate most amount of passenger mileage in England

LOOKING FOR A ROADER: Just 16% of taxi and PHV journeys generate most amount of passenger mileage in England

LOOKING FOR A ROADER: Just 16% of taxi and PHV journeys generate most amount of passenger mileage in England

Perry Richardson

Aug 192 min read

Private hire operator licences jump 17% as thousands target England’s expanding PHV market

Private hire operator licences jump 17% as thousands target England’s expanding PHV market

Private hire operator licences jump 17% as thousands target England’s expanding PHV market

Perry Richardson

Aug 172 min read

Over 12,000 taxi and PHV driver licensing actions entered on National Register of Refusals, Revocations and Suspensions database

Over 12,000 taxi and PHV driver licensing actions entered on National Register of Refusals, Revocations and Suspensions database

Over 12,000 taxi and PHV driver licensing actions entered on National Register of Refusals, Revocations and Suspensions database

Perry Richardson

Aug 173 min read

New DfT data shows SEVEN English licensing authorities have ZERO wheelchair-accessible taxis or PHVs

New DfT data shows SEVEN English licensing authorities have ZERO wheelchair-accessible taxis or PHVs

New DfT data shows SEVEN English licensing authorities have ZERO wheelchair-accessible taxis or PHVs

Perry Richardson

Aug 162 min read

New DfT data reveals CROSS-BORDER taxi licensing hotspots with Wolverhampton fleet nearing 38,000 vehicles

New DfT data reveals CROSS-BORDER taxi licensing hotspots with Wolverhampton fleet nearing 38,000 vehicles

New DfT data reveals CROSS-BORDER taxi licensing hotspots with Wolverhampton fleet nearing 38,000 vehicles

Perry Richardson

Aug 147 min read

LEISURE LEADS THE WAY: Government data reveals why passengers choose taxis and private hire vehicles for their journeys

LEISURE LEADS THE WAY: Government data reveals why passengers choose taxis and private hire vehicles for their journeys

LEISURE LEADS THE WAY: Government data reveals why passengers choose taxis and private hire vehicles for their journeys

Perry Richardson

Aug 19, 20242 min read

People with mobility difficulties use taxis TWICE as much as those without mobility problems, new data reveals

People with mobility difficulties use taxis TWICE as much as those without mobility problems, new data reveals

People with mobility difficulties use taxis TWICE as much as those without mobility problems, new data reveals

Perry Richardson

Aug 17, 20242 min read

TAXI POWER: Shift away from petrol and diesel taxis varies WILDLY across England, new data shows

TAXI POWER: Shift away from petrol and diesel taxis varies WILDLY across England, new data shows

TAXI POWER: Shift away from petrol and diesel taxis varies WILDLY across England, new data shows

Perry Richardson

Aug 11, 20242 min read

Mandatory disability awareness training rises among taxi and PHV drivers in 2024

Mandatory disability awareness training rises among taxi and PHV drivers in 2024

Mandatory disability awareness training rises among taxi and PHV drivers in 2024

Perry Richardson

Aug 4, 20241 min read

New Government data reveals eleven Equality Act prosecutions against taxi and PHV drivers in England and Wales

New Government data reveals eleven Equality Act prosecutions against taxi and PHV drivers in England and Wales

New Government data reveals eleven Equality Act prosecutions against taxi and PHV drivers in England and Wales

Perry Richardson

Aug 4, 20241 min read

Rise in CCTV requirements for licensed taxis and private hire vehicles across England

Rise in CCTV requirements for licensed taxis and private hire vehicles across England

Rise in CCTV requirements for licensed taxis and private hire vehicles across England

Perry Richardson

Aug 3, 20241 min read

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Perry Richardson

Aug 2, 20242 min read

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

Perry Richardson

Aug 2, 20241 min read

Government data reveals booming increase in private hires and worrying drop in taxis over last 12 months

Government data reveals booming increase in private hires and worrying drop in taxis over last 12 months

Government data reveals booming increase in private hires and worrying drop in taxis over last 12 months

Perry Richardson

Aug 1, 20242 min read

Wolverhampton cross border boom sees 109 people licensed as private hire drivers for every 1,000 people in region

Wolverhampton cross border boom sees 109 people licensed as private hire drivers for every 1,000 people in region

Wolverhampton cross border boom sees 109 people licensed as private hire drivers for every 1,000 people in region

Perry Richardson

Aug 1, 20241 min read

Is London a different taxi industry ecosystem when it comes to fuel used to power taxis in England?

Is London a different taxi industry ecosystem when it comes to fuel used to power taxis in England?

Is London a different taxi industry ecosystem when it comes to fuel used to power taxis in England?

Perry Richardson

Jun 10, 20242 min read

London's taxi fleet gets younger, but ageing trend evident elsewhere nationwide

London's taxi fleet gets younger, but ageing trend evident elsewhere nationwide

London's taxi fleet gets younger, but ageing trend evident elsewhere nationwide

Perry Richardson

Jun 9, 20241 min read

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