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‘KEY CONCERN REMAINS’: Government faces extreme pressure over taxi and private hire reform in Lords Devolution Bill debate

‘KEY CONCERN REMAINS’: Government faces extreme pressure over taxi and private hire reform in Lords Devolution Bill debate

‘KEY CONCERN REMAINS’: Government faces extreme pressure over taxi and private hire reform in Lords Devolution Bill debate

Perry Richardson

Dec 12, 20253 min read

CROSS SECTION ON CROSS BORDER: How do council, operator and driver associations match-up on views for taxi and PHV licensing reform in Blackpool?

CROSS SECTION ON CROSS BORDER: How do council, operator and driver associations match-up on views for taxi and PHV licensing reform in Blackpool?

CROSS SECTION ON CROSS BORDER: How do council, operator and driver associations match-up on views for taxi and PHV licensing reform in Blackpool?

Perry Richardson

Dec 10, 20253 min read

150 TAXIS AND PHV CHECKED: Blitz in Preston as cop pulls unsafe cab off the road during festive crackdown

150 TAXIS AND PHV CHECKED: Blitz in Preston as cop pulls unsafe cab off the road during festive crackdown

150 TAXIS AND PHV CHECKED: Blitz in Preston as cop pulls unsafe cab off the road during festive crackdown

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20252 min read

Four Wolverhampton private hire drivers face rap after badge blunder in out-of-area Chester clampdown

Four Wolverhampton private hire drivers face rap after badge blunder in out-of-area Chester clampdown

Four Wolverhampton private hire drivers face rap after badge blunder in out-of-area Chester clampdown

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20252 min read

Why a taxi driver’s home address has nothing to do with the cross-border licensing problem

Why a taxi driver’s home address has nothing to do with the cross-border licensing problem

Why a taxi driver’s home address has nothing to do with the cross-border licensing problem

Perry Richardson

Dec 8, 20252 min read

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Joint authority ‘Operation Parkin’ sees Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles suspended over safety faults in Preston

Perry Richardson

Dec 8, 20251 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

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

‘I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP’: Burnham criticises Government for dropping bid to curb out of area taxi and private hire working

‘I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP’: Burnham criticises Government for dropping bid to curb out of area taxi and private hire working

‘I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP’: Burnham criticises Government for dropping bid to curb out of area taxi and private hire working

Perry Richardson

Nov 28, 20252 min read

Telford and Wolverhampton begin first joint taxi enforcement operation under new cross-boundary powers

Telford and Wolverhampton begin first joint taxi enforcement operation under new cross-boundary powers

Telford and Wolverhampton begin first joint taxi enforcement operation under new cross-boundary powers

Perry Richardson

Nov 23, 20253 min read

How a ‘licence-where-you-operate model’ could reshape private hire operator networks across England

How a ‘licence-where-you-operate model’ could reshape private hire operator networks across England

How a ‘licence-where-you-operate model’ could reshape private hire operator networks across England

Perry Richardson

Nov 23, 20252 min read

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20252 min read

Mayor Andy Burnham pushes MPs to curb ‘broken’ out of area taxi and PHV licensing as Devolution Bill advances

Mayor Andy Burnham pushes MPs to curb ‘broken’ out of area taxi and PHV licensing as Devolution Bill advances

Mayor Andy Burnham pushes MPs to curb ‘broken’ out of area taxi and PHV licensing as Devolution Bill advances

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20254 min read

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

PRIVATE HIRE ENFORCEMENT: Out-of-area cross border checks uncover drivers not displaying badges

Perry Richardson

Nov 17, 20251 min read

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 10, 20251 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 8, 20251 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 5, 20252 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 3, 20253 min read

CROSS-BORDER HIRING: Why major operators want to retain flexibility with better enforcement

CROSS-BORDER HIRING: Why major operators want to retain flexibility with better enforcement

CROSS-BORDER HIRING: Why major operators want to retain flexibility with better enforcement

Perry Richardson

Oct 20, 20254 min read

Telford Council set to authorise reciprocal Wolverhampton taxi and private hire licensing enforcement powers

Telford Council set to authorise reciprocal Wolverhampton taxi and private hire licensing enforcement powers

Telford Council set to authorise reciprocal Wolverhampton taxi and private hire licensing enforcement powers

Perry Richardson

Oct 17, 20252 min read

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