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Government to finally ‘CLOSE’ out-of-town private hire vehicle licensing loophole highlighted in damning Casey report

Government to finally ‘CLOSE’ out-of-town private hire vehicle licensing loophole highlighted in damning Casey report

Government to finally ‘CLOSE’ out-of-town private hire vehicle licensing loophole highlighted in damning Casey report

Perry Richardson

Jun 18, 20252 min read

Welsh cross border taxi and private hire work issue remains devolved issue, says DfT Minister

Welsh cross border taxi and private hire work issue remains devolved issue, says DfT Minister

Welsh cross border taxi and private hire work issue remains devolved issue, says DfT Minister

Perry Richardson

Jun 7, 20252 min read

SLICK TYRE: Out-of-area Wolverhampton private hire vehicle suspended at Preston Station during joint operation

SLICK TYRE: Out-of-area Wolverhampton private hire vehicle suspended at Preston Station during joint operation

SLICK TYRE: Out-of-area Wolverhampton private hire vehicle suspended at Preston Station during joint operation

Perry Richardson

Jun 3, 20251 min read

Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicle suspended after illegal tyre found in Liverpool city centre check

Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicle suspended after illegal tyre found in Liverpool city centre check

Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicle suspended after illegal tyre found in Liverpool city centre check

Perry Richardson

Jun 2, 20251 min read

Out-of-area private hire vehicle enforcement operation sees Wolverhampton licence suspended during Greater Manchester checks

Out-of-area private hire vehicle enforcement operation sees Wolverhampton licence suspended during Greater Manchester checks

Out-of-area private hire vehicle enforcement operation sees Wolverhampton licence suspended during Greater Manchester checks

Perry Richardson

Jun 1, 20252 min read

TACKLING CROSS-BORDER: Regional taxi licensing shift could mirror combined authority models

TACKLING CROSS-BORDER: Regional taxi licensing shift could mirror combined authority models

TACKLING CROSS-BORDER: Regional taxi licensing shift could mirror combined authority models

Perry Richardson

May 27, 20252 min read

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

Perry Richardson

May 26, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers nationwide backing Burnham’s call to fix “BROKEN’ taxi licensing system

Taxi drivers nationwide backing Burnham’s call to fix “BROKEN’ taxi licensing system

Taxi drivers nationwide backing Burnham’s call to fix “BROKEN’ taxi licensing system

Perry Richardson

May 25, 20252 min read

Over 20,000 Wolverhampton private hire drivers licensed in two year period with vast majority living outside of the region, data reveals

Over 20,000 Wolverhampton private hire drivers licensed in two year period with vast majority living outside of the region, data reveals

Over 20,000 Wolverhampton private hire drivers licensed in two year period with vast majority living outside of the region, data reveals

Perry Richardson

May 21, 20251 min read

Liverpool City Council pledge public support to Mayor Burnham’s ‘Backing Our Taxis’ campaign

Liverpool City Council pledge public support to Mayor Burnham’s ‘Backing Our Taxis’ campaign

Liverpool City Council pledge public support to Mayor Burnham’s ‘Backing Our Taxis’ campaign

Perry Richardson

May 20, 20252 min read

Out-of-area licensing checks identify breaches among Wolverhampton-registered private hire vehicles in Warrington

Out-of-area licensing checks identify breaches among Wolverhampton-registered private hire vehicles in Warrington

Out-of-area licensing checks identify breaches among Wolverhampton-registered private hire vehicles in Warrington

Perry Richardson

May 19, 20251 min read

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

Perry Richardson

May 14, 20251 min read

‘IT’S TIME THE SYSTEM CHANGED’: York and North Yorkshire Mayor backs Burnham’s push for reformed taxi licensing

‘IT’S TIME THE SYSTEM CHANGED’: York and North Yorkshire Mayor backs Burnham’s push for reformed taxi licensing

‘IT’S TIME THE SYSTEM CHANGED’: York and North Yorkshire Mayor backs Burnham’s push for reformed taxi licensing

Perry Richardson

May 6, 20252 min read

Welsh Government recommits to taxi and private hire licensing reform during current Senedd term

Welsh Government recommits to taxi and private hire licensing reform during current Senedd term

Welsh Government recommits to taxi and private hire licensing reform during current Senedd term

Perry Richardson

May 6, 20252 min read

Wolverhampton licensing team finds fully compliant drivers and vehicles during checks at Sheffield station

Wolverhampton licensing team finds fully compliant drivers and vehicles during checks at Sheffield station

Wolverhampton licensing team finds fully compliant drivers and vehicles during checks at Sheffield station

Perry Richardson

May 1, 20252 min read

Out-of-area private hire driver found guilty and fined over £3,000 for illegal street pickup in York

Out-of-area private hire driver found guilty and fined over £3,000 for illegal street pickup in York

Out-of-area private hire driver found guilty and fined over £3,000 for illegal street pickup in York

Perry Richardson

Apr 26, 20252 min read

Support for national reform grows as cross-border licensing frustrates Manchester’s private hire sector

Support for national reform grows as cross-border licensing frustrates Manchester’s private hire sector

Support for national reform grows as cross-border licensing frustrates Manchester’s private hire sector

Perry Richardson

Apr 24, 20253 min read

CROSS-BORDER WORKING: How a national ‘Intended Use Policy’ could help enforce the triple lock rule

CROSS-BORDER WORKING: How a national ‘Intended Use Policy’ could help enforce the triple lock rule

CROSS-BORDER WORKING: How a national ‘Intended Use Policy’ could help enforce the triple lock rule

Perry Richardson

Apr 23, 20254 min read

Joint licensing operation at Manchester Airport sees multiple taxis checked and one licence suspended

Joint licensing operation at Manchester Airport sees multiple taxis checked and one licence suspended

Joint licensing operation at Manchester Airport sees multiple taxis checked and one licence suspended

Perry Richardson

Apr 23, 20251 min read

Blackpool MP first to publicly support taxi licensing reform through Mayor Burnham’s ‘Backing Our Taxis’ campaign

Blackpool MP first to publicly support taxi licensing reform through Mayor Burnham’s ‘Backing Our Taxis’ campaign

Blackpool MP first to publicly support taxi licensing reform through Mayor Burnham’s ‘Backing Our Taxis’ campaign

Perry Richardson

Apr 21, 20252 min read

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