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Ministers acknowledge autonomous passenger services may threaten taxi driver jobs as pilots get green light

Ministers acknowledge autonomous passenger services may threaten taxi driver jobs as pilots get green light

Ministers acknowledge autonomous passenger services may threaten taxi driver jobs as pilots get green light

Perry Richardson

3 hours ago2 min read

Should airport taxi drop-off charges now face a UK-wide political challenge?

Should airport taxi drop-off charges now face a UK-wide political challenge?

Should airport taxi drop-off charges now face a UK-wide political challenge?

Perry Richardson

1 day ago3 min read

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving fares on British roads this year

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving fares on British roads this year

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving fares on British roads this year

Perry Richardson

1 day ago3 min read

POLITICAL BATTLEGROUND: How a taxi licensing loophole turned into a Westminster transport war

POLITICAL BATTLEGROUND: How a taxi licensing loophole turned into a Westminster transport war

POLITICAL BATTLEGROUND: How a taxi licensing loophole turned into a Westminster transport war

Perry Richardson

3 days ago5 min read

Taxi licensing overhaul gains momentum as MPs discuss safety and cross-border concerns in latest Commons debate

Taxi licensing overhaul gains momentum as MPs discuss safety and cross-border concerns in latest Commons debate

Taxi licensing overhaul gains momentum as MPs discuss safety and cross-border concerns in latest Commons debate

Perry Richardson

3 days ago3 min read

Could new Draft Taxi and PHV Bill reform finally redefine plying-for-hire in the age of app bookings?

Could new Draft Taxi and PHV Bill reform finally redefine plying-for-hire in the age of app bookings?

Could new Draft Taxi and PHV Bill reform finally redefine plying-for-hire in the age of app bookings?

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

MPs raise Uber driver pay and taxi licensing reform following King’s Speech debate

MPs raise Uber driver pay and taxi licensing reform following King’s Speech debate

MPs raise Uber driver pay and taxi licensing reform following King’s Speech debate

Perry Richardson

6 days ago2 min read

Labour MP warns taxi licensing shake-up could “drive down standards” and weaken public safety in letter to Transport Secretary

Labour MP warns taxi licensing shake-up could “drive down standards” and weaken public safety in letter to Transport Secretary

Labour MP warns taxi licensing shake-up could “drive down standards” and weaken public safety in letter to Transport Secretary

Perry Richardson

May 164 min read

Britain’s driverless car race takes huge leap as Government backs Wayve deal

Britain’s driverless car race takes huge leap as Government backs Wayve deal

Britain’s driverless car race takes huge leap as Government backs Wayve deal

Perry Richardson

May 152 min read

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

Perry Richardson

May 142 min read

Addison Lee backs Government taxi reform plans saying national standards alone will not fix licensing problems

Addison Lee backs Government taxi reform plans saying national standards alone will not fix licensing problems

Addison Lee backs Government taxi reform plans saying national standards alone will not fix licensing problems

Perry Richardson

May 142 min read

DRAFT TAXI AND PHV BILL: King’s Speech bombshell as Government unveil biggest taxi law shake-up since Victorian era

DRAFT TAXI AND PHV BILL: King’s Speech bombshell as Government unveil biggest taxi law shake-up since Victorian era

DRAFT TAXI AND PHV BILL: King’s Speech bombshell as Government unveil biggest taxi law shake-up since Victorian era

Perry Richardson

May 134 min read

Government funds and slashes red tape for electric vans but black cab drivers ask, where’s our support?

Government funds and slashes red tape for electric vans but black cab drivers ask, where’s our support?

Government funds and slashes red tape for electric vans but black cab drivers ask, where’s our support?

Perry Richardson

May 132 min read

SHOULD IT BE A NATIONAL REQUIREMENT? Why English language testing matters in the taxi and private hire industry

SHOULD IT BE A NATIONAL REQUIREMENT? Why English language testing matters in the taxi and private hire industry

SHOULD IT BE A NATIONAL REQUIREMENT? Why English language testing matters in the taxi and private hire industry

Perry Richardson

May 112 min read

UK drone sector gets £46.5m boost to support deliveries, air taxis and emergency services

UK drone sector gets £46.5m boost to support deliveries, air taxis and emergency services

UK drone sector gets £46.5m boost to support deliveries, air taxis and emergency services

Perry Richardson

May 52 min read

FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: What will the UK taxi and PHV industry look like in 2031?

FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: What will the UK taxi and PHV industry look like in 2031?

FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: What will the UK taxi and PHV industry look like in 2031?

Perry Richardson

May 28 min read

What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes death or serious injury? Government minister outlines criminal liability framework

What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes death or serious injury? Government minister outlines criminal liability framework

What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes death or serious injury? Government minister outlines criminal liability framework

Perry Richardson

May 12 min read

Taxi and PHV drivers face growing scrutiny over English language standards as 81% of councils now require proficiency checks

Taxi and PHV drivers face growing scrutiny over English language standards as 81% of councils now require proficiency checks

Taxi and PHV drivers face growing scrutiny over English language standards as 81% of councils now require proficiency checks

Perry Richardson

May 12 min read

CAPPING TAXI AND PHV NUMBERS: The unintended consequences of local licensing caps

CAPPING TAXI AND PHV NUMBERS: The unintended consequences of local licensing caps

CAPPING TAXI AND PHV NUMBERS: The unintended consequences of local licensing caps

Perry Richardson

Apr 305 min read

Government lays automated passenger services permit framework ahead of self-driving ride hail rollout

Government lays automated passenger services permit framework ahead of self-driving ride hail rollout

Government lays automated passenger services permit framework ahead of self-driving ride hail rollout

Perry Richardson

Apr 282 min read

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