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SATURATED TRADE: Union slams Government for refusing licensing authorities the power to cap minicab numbers

SATURATED TRADE: Union slams Government for refusing licensing authorities the power to cap minicab numbers

SATURATED TRADE: Union slams Government for refusing licensing authorities the power to cap minicab numbers

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Perry Richardson

3 days ago3 min read

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

Perry Richardson

7 days ago3 min read

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

Perry Richardson

Nov 65 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 52 min read

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

Perry Richardson

Nov 33 min read

‘TAXI TAX’: Government to publish long-awaited response on private hire vehicle VAT treatment ‘soon’

‘TAXI TAX’: Government to publish long-awaited response on private hire vehicle VAT treatment ‘soon’

‘TAXI TAX’: Government to publish long-awaited response on private hire vehicle VAT treatment ‘soon’

Perry Richardson

Nov 32 min read

MPs debate safeguards for taxi and private hire jobs as self-driving ride-hail era edges closer

MPs debate safeguards for taxi and private hire jobs as self-driving ride-hail era edges closer

MPs debate safeguards for taxi and private hire jobs as self-driving ride-hail era edges closer

Perry Richardson

Oct 303 min read

Government confirms autonomous ride-hail regulations due by spring 2026 ahead of Waymo’s London rollout

Government confirms autonomous ride-hail regulations due by spring 2026 ahead of Waymo’s London rollout

Government confirms autonomous ride-hail regulations due by spring 2026 ahead of Waymo’s London rollout

Perry Richardson

Oct 302 min read

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Perry Richardson

Oct 294 min read

Minister responds to question raised over tracking taxi travel costs for school transport

Minister responds to question raised over tracking taxi travel costs for school transport

Minister responds to question raised over tracking taxi travel costs for school transport

Perry Richardson

Oct 272 min read

BANKING CASH TO CCTV: What does the Department for Transport recommend taxi drivers do to stay safe while working?

BANKING CASH TO CCTV: What does the Department for Transport recommend taxi drivers do to stay safe while working?

BANKING CASH TO CCTV: What does the Department for Transport recommend taxi drivers do to stay safe while working?

Perry Richardson

Oct 273 min read

UNITED FRONT: Push for national taxi and private hire licensing standards to end patchwork policies

UNITED FRONT: Push for national taxi and private hire licensing standards to end patchwork policies

UNITED FRONT: Push for national taxi and private hire licensing standards to end patchwork policies

Perry Richardson

Oct 245 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

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

TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE INQUIRY: Who’s going to give evidence at the House of Commons to MPs?

TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE INQUIRY: Who’s going to give evidence at the House of Commons to MPs?

TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE INQUIRY: Who’s going to give evidence at the House of Commons to MPs?

Perry Richardson

Oct 122 min read

REVEALED: MPs to begin hearing oral evidence in taxi and private hire licensing inquiry next week

REVEALED: MPs to begin hearing oral evidence in taxi and private hire licensing inquiry next week

REVEALED: MPs to begin hearing oral evidence in taxi and private hire licensing inquiry next week

Perry Richardson

Oct 102 min read

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