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TAXI CROSS BORDER RULES: Government ‘looking at options to improve the current regulatory position’ says minister

TAXI CROSS BORDER RULES: Government ‘looking at options to improve the current regulatory position’ says minister

TAXI CROSS BORDER RULES: Government ‘looking at options to improve the current regulatory position’ says minister

Perry Richardson

Sep 11, 20242 min read

Taxi drivers continue to push for VAT reform that could alleviate financial burden and deliver public availability

Taxi drivers continue to push for VAT reform that could alleviate financial burden and deliver public availability

Taxi drivers continue to push for VAT reform that could alleviate financial burden and deliver public availability

Perry Richardson

Sep 4, 20242 min read

TAXI CONCERN: Is it now time for Government intervention to help keep taxi drivers on the road?

TAXI CONCERN: Is it now time for Government intervention to help keep taxi drivers on the road?

TAXI CONCERN: Is it now time for Government intervention to help keep taxi drivers on the road?

Perry Richardson

Aug 22, 20242 min read

LEISURE LEADS THE WAY: Government data reveals why passengers choose taxis and private hire vehicles for their journeys

LEISURE LEADS THE WAY: Government data reveals why passengers choose taxis and private hire vehicles for their journeys

LEISURE LEADS THE WAY: Government data reveals why passengers choose taxis and private hire vehicles for their journeys

Perry Richardson

Aug 19, 20242 min read

Government closes consultation on VAT changes for private hire vehicles

Government closes consultation on VAT changes for private hire vehicles

Government closes consultation on VAT changes for private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

Aug 9, 20242 min read

Nearly a THIRD of all licensed taxis in England are over ten years according to new DfT data

Nearly a THIRD of all licensed taxis in England are over ten years according to new DfT data

Nearly a THIRD of all licensed taxis in England are over ten years according to new DfT data

Perry Richardson

Aug 6, 20242 min read

Mandatory disability awareness training rises among taxi and PHV drivers in 2024

Mandatory disability awareness training rises among taxi and PHV drivers in 2024

Mandatory disability awareness training rises among taxi and PHV drivers in 2024

Perry Richardson

Aug 4, 20241 min read

New Government data reveals eleven Equality Act prosecutions against taxi and PHV drivers in England and Wales

New Government data reveals eleven Equality Act prosecutions against taxi and PHV drivers in England and Wales

New Government data reveals eleven Equality Act prosecutions against taxi and PHV drivers in England and Wales

Perry Richardson

Aug 4, 20241 min read

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Perry Richardson

Aug 2, 20242 min read

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

Perry Richardson

Aug 2, 20241 min read

Government data reveals booming increase in private hires and worrying drop in taxis over last 12 months

Government data reveals booming increase in private hires and worrying drop in taxis over last 12 months

Government data reveals booming increase in private hires and worrying drop in taxis over last 12 months

Perry Richardson

Aug 1, 20242 min read

Labour minister confirms they will be ‘considering what actions can be taken’ to improve taxi and private hire licensing

Labour minister confirms they will be ‘considering what actions can be taken’ to improve taxi and private hire licensing

Labour minister confirms they will be ‘considering what actions can be taken’ to improve taxi and private hire licensing

Perry Richardson

Jul 31, 20241 min read

MP Vince champions reform on CROSS BORDER taxi licensing and looks forward to future chamber debate

MP Vince champions reform on CROSS BORDER taxi licensing and looks forward to future chamber debate

MP Vince champions reform on CROSS BORDER taxi licensing and looks forward to future chamber debate

Perry Richardson

Jul 22, 20242 min read

VAT CONCERNS: Government consultation closes next month which could see private hire fares rise by 20%

VAT CONCERNS: Government consultation closes next month which could see private hire fares rise by 20%

VAT CONCERNS: Government consultation closes next month which could see private hire fares rise by 20%

Perry Richardson

Jul 11, 20242 min read

Urgent call to address motorists' key concerns: RAC's plea to Labour Government

Urgent call to address motorists' key concerns: RAC's plea to Labour Government

Urgent call to address motorists' key concerns: RAC's plea to Labour Government

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20244 min read

Louise Haigh: Who is the new Labour Transport Secretary and what is their take on the taxi industry?

Louise Haigh: Who is the new Labour Transport Secretary and what is their take on the taxi industry?

Louise Haigh: Who is the new Labour Transport Secretary and what is their take on the taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

Jul 6, 20243 min read

FREENOW urges new Labour government to focus on private hire VAT treatment and black cab vehicle costs

FREENOW urges new Labour government to focus on private hire VAT treatment and black cab vehicle costs

FREENOW urges new Labour government to focus on private hire VAT treatment and black cab vehicle costs

Perry Richardson

Jul 5, 20241 min read

CROSS BORDER, CAPPING AND VAT: What can the taxi industry expect from a new Labour government?

CROSS BORDER, CAPPING AND VAT: What can the taxi industry expect from a new Labour government?

CROSS BORDER, CAPPING AND VAT: What can the taxi industry expect from a new Labour government?

Perry Richardson

Jul 5, 20242 min read

Government run Guernsey taxi app marks successful first year with 40,000 journeys

Government run Guernsey taxi app marks successful first year with 40,000 journeys

Government run Guernsey taxi app marks successful first year with 40,000 journeys

Perry Richardson

Jul 4, 20242 min read

No taxi legislation review planned says Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure

No taxi legislation review planned says Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure

No taxi legislation review planned says Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure

Perry Richardson

Jun 13, 20242 min read

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