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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

4 days ago2 min read

DfT guidance urges caution on private hire vehicle plate exemptions for executive hire cars

DfT guidance urges caution on private hire vehicle plate exemptions for executive hire cars

DfT guidance urges caution on private hire vehicle plate exemptions for executive hire cars

Perry Richardson

Oct 252 min read

Government fields questions around reviewing licensing structure to curb over-licensing and strengthen taxi safety standards

Government fields questions around reviewing licensing structure to curb over-licensing and strengthen taxi safety standards

Government fields questions around reviewing licensing structure to curb over-licensing and strengthen taxi safety standards

Perry Richardson

Oct 223 min read

AUTONOMOUS RIDE-HAIL: Government says self-driving taxi impact on local economies will initially be ‘small in scale’

AUTONOMOUS RIDE-HAIL: Government says self-driving taxi impact on local economies will initially be ‘small in scale’

AUTONOMOUS RIDE-HAIL: Government says self-driving taxi impact on local economies will initially be ‘small in scale’

Perry Richardson

Oct 174 min read

No plans for official private hire vehicle driver training list, says DfT minister

No plans for official private hire vehicle driver training list, says DfT minister

No plans for official private hire vehicle driver training list, says DfT minister

Perry Richardson

Oct 172 min read

New government guidance sets framework for police and taxi licensing data sharing

New government guidance sets framework for police and taxi licensing data sharing

New government guidance sets framework for police and taxi licensing data sharing

Perry Richardson

Oct 142 min read

ADCU backs London Assembly Member’s call for urgent Government action to halt areas of decline in taxi and private hire sectors

ADCU backs London Assembly Member’s call for urgent Government action to halt areas of decline in taxi and private hire sectors

ADCU backs London Assembly Member’s call for urgent Government action to halt areas of decline in taxi and private hire sectors

Perry Richardson

Oct 63 min read

National Taxi Association urges Government to halt cross-border hiring and rethink 2015 deregulation

National Taxi Association urges Government to halt cross-border hiring and rethink 2015 deregulation

National Taxi Association urges Government to halt cross-border hiring and rethink 2015 deregulation

Perry Richardson

Sep 292 min read

EVIDENCE REVEALED: Bolt calls for national standards to modernise private hire licensing while keeping local control

EVIDENCE REVEALED: Bolt calls for national standards to modernise private hire licensing while keeping local control

EVIDENCE REVEALED: Bolt calls for national standards to modernise private hire licensing while keeping local control

Perry Richardson

Sep 212 min read

DfT minister talks of plans to legislate on taxi licensing loopholes and consultation around local enforcement

DfT minister talks of plans to legislate on taxi licensing loopholes and consultation around local enforcement

DfT minister talks of plans to legislate on taxi licensing loopholes and consultation around local enforcement

Perry Richardson

Sep 202 min read

EVIDENCE REVEALED: Uber asks for national standards and pushes back against cross-border restrictions

EVIDENCE REVEALED: Uber asks for national standards and pushes back against cross-border restrictions

EVIDENCE REVEALED: Uber asks for national standards and pushes back against cross-border restrictions

Perry Richardson

Sep 193 min read

Transport Secretary responds to Blackpool MP's calls for urgent taxi reform amid rising concerns over out-of-area vehicles

Transport Secretary responds to Blackpool MP's calls for urgent taxi reform amid rising concerns over out-of-area vehicles

Transport Secretary responds to Blackpool MP's calls for urgent taxi reform amid rising concerns over out-of-area vehicles

Perry Richardson

Sep 132 min read

MP raises concerns over inconsistent private hire vehicle licensing application times across England

MP raises concerns over inconsistent private hire vehicle licensing application times across England

MP raises concerns over inconsistent private hire vehicle licensing application times across England

Perry Richardson

Sep 122 min read

MP raises question over impact of Public Spaces Protection Orders on taxi drivers to minister

MP raises question over impact of Public Spaces Protection Orders on taxi drivers to minister

MP raises question over impact of Public Spaces Protection Orders on taxi drivers to minister

Perry Richardson

Sep 102 min read

Home Secretary responds to latest call for urgent end to cross-border taxi licensing amid safeguarding concerns

Home Secretary responds to latest call for urgent end to cross-border taxi licensing amid safeguarding concerns

Home Secretary responds to latest call for urgent end to cross-border taxi licensing amid safeguarding concerns

Perry Richardson

Sep 93 min read

CLOSING SOON: Vital inquiry into taxi and private hire licensing set to close for evidence

CLOSING SOON: Vital inquiry into taxi and private hire licensing set to close for evidence

CLOSING SOON: Vital inquiry into taxi and private hire licensing set to close for evidence

Perry Richardson

Sep 73 min read

Cross-border licensing and the ABBA proposal: can local enforcement be restored?

Cross-border licensing and the ABBA proposal: can local enforcement be restored?

Cross-border licensing and the ABBA proposal: can local enforcement be restored?

Perry Richardson

Sep 72 min read

CROSS BORDER: MPs press for action on taxi licensing loophole linked to child exploitation concerns

CROSS BORDER: MPs press for action on taxi licensing loophole linked to child exploitation concerns

CROSS BORDER: MPs press for action on taxi licensing loophole linked to child exploitation concerns

Perry Richardson

Sep 62 min read

Andy Burnham to meet Transport Minister calling for out-of-area taxi ban in Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham to meet Transport Minister calling for out-of-area taxi ban in Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham to meet Transport Minister calling for out-of-area taxi ban in Greater Manchester

Perry Richardson

Sep 43 min read

CHANCE FOR CHANGE: Deadline day looms for taxi and private hire licensing inquiry evidence submissions

CHANCE FOR CHANGE: Deadline day looms for taxi and private hire licensing inquiry evidence submissions

CHANCE FOR CHANGE: Deadline day looms for taxi and private hire licensing inquiry evidence submissions

Perry Richardson

Sep 22 min read

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