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Bank Junction taxi East-West access a ‘big and symbolic win’ says LTDA Chairman

Bank Junction taxi East-West access a ‘big and symbolic win’ says LTDA Chairman

Bank Junction taxi East-West access a ‘big and symbolic win’ says LTDA Chairman

Perry Richardson

Nov 25, 20242 min read

BUS LANE ACCESS: Should all publicly hailed taxis share the same access rights as public buses?

BUS LANE ACCESS: Should all publicly hailed taxis share the same access rights as public buses?

BUS LANE ACCESS: Should all publicly hailed taxis share the same access rights as public buses?

Perry Richardson

Nov 23, 20242 min read

Hackney Council introduces Taxicard automatic exemption for disabled taxi users through bus gates

Hackney Council introduces Taxicard automatic exemption for disabled taxi users through bus gates

Hackney Council introduces Taxicard automatic exemption for disabled taxi users through bus gates

Perry Richardson

Nov 13, 20242 min read

Mid Suffolk rolls out new ‘Taxi Bus’ service for local communities

Mid Suffolk rolls out new ‘Taxi Bus’ service for local communities

Mid Suffolk rolls out new ‘Taxi Bus’ service for local communities

Perry Richardson

Nov 4, 20243 min read

Taxis in Belfast Bus Lanes: A step forward or backwards for active travel asks MLA

Taxis in Belfast Bus Lanes: A step forward or backwards for active travel asks MLA

Taxis in Belfast Bus Lanes: A step forward or backwards for active travel asks MLA

Perry Richardson

Oct 16, 20243 min read

Minister for Infrastructure faced scrutiny over taxi accessibility measures in Northern Ireland

Minister for Infrastructure faced scrutiny over taxi accessibility measures in Northern Ireland

Minister for Infrastructure faced scrutiny over taxi accessibility measures in Northern Ireland

Perry Richardson

Oct 3, 20242 min read

Taxi and private hire services remain vital for disabled women, but some fare refusal concerns remain, study reveals

Taxi and private hire services remain vital for disabled women, but some fare refusal concerns remain, study reveals

Taxi and private hire services remain vital for disabled women, but some fare refusal concerns remain, study reveals

Perry Richardson

Sep 28, 20242 min read

Oxford Council reverses Westgate taxi ban amid driver concerns

Oxford Council reverses Westgate taxi ban amid driver concerns

Oxford Council reverses Westgate taxi ban amid driver concerns

Perry Richardson

Sep 7, 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

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

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

Portsmouth City Council face up to taxi and PHV wheelchair accessibility challenge

Portsmouth City Council face up to taxi and PHV wheelchair accessibility challenge

Portsmouth City Council face up to taxi and PHV wheelchair accessibility challenge

Perry Richardson

Jul 24, 20242 min read

OPEN IT UP: Lord Holmes pens open letter to City of London Committee ahead of Bank Junction taxi debate

OPEN IT UP: Lord Holmes pens open letter to City of London Committee ahead of Bank Junction taxi debate

OPEN IT UP: Lord Holmes pens open letter to City of London Committee ahead of Bank Junction taxi debate

Perry Richardson

May 16, 20243 min read

‘A DISASTER FOR THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CITY: Lord Holmes calls for reinstatement of Black Cabs at Bank Junction

‘A DISASTER FOR THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CITY: Lord Holmes calls for reinstatement of Black Cabs at Bank Junction

‘A DISASTER FOR THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CITY: Lord Holmes calls for reinstatement of Black Cabs at Bank Junction

Perry Richardson

May 13, 20242 min read

Image captures long queues of passengers and no taxis as concerns mount over rank accessibility

Image captures long queues of passengers and no taxis as concerns mount over rank accessibility

Image captures long queues of passengers and no taxis as concerns mount over rank accessibility

Perry Richardson

Apr 28, 20241 min read

ACCESS FALLING: Mayor of London responds to Government’s call for more accessible taxis and PHVs

ACCESS FALLING: Mayor of London responds to Government’s call for more accessible taxis and PHVs

ACCESS FALLING: Mayor of London responds to Government’s call for more accessible taxis and PHVs

Perry Richardson

Jan 21, 20242 min read

TfL ‘reviewing the recommendations’ set out by Government to enhance taxi and PHV accessibility options

TfL ‘reviewing the recommendations’ set out by Government to enhance taxi and PHV accessibility options

TfL ‘reviewing the recommendations’ set out by Government to enhance taxi and PHV accessibility options

Perry Richardson

Dec 31, 20232 min read

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