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DVLA delays have left some taxi drivers unable to work, MPs warn in Commons debate

DVLA delays have left some taxi drivers unable to work, MPs warn in Commons debate

DVLA delays have left some taxi drivers unable to work, MPs warn in Commons debate

Perry Richardson

Apr 272 min read

Driverless Uber rollout sparks MP concern over worker consultation and potential for future job losses

Driverless Uber rollout sparks MP concern over worker consultation and potential for future job losses

Driverless Uber rollout sparks MP concern over worker consultation and potential for future job losses

Perry Richardson

Apr 262 min read

Minister says no legal definition of OPERATING BASES for private hire firms in “archaic, fragmented and inconsistent” licensing regime

Minister says no legal definition of OPERATING BASES for private hire firms in “archaic, fragmented and inconsistent” licensing regime

Minister says no legal definition of OPERATING BASES for private hire firms in “archaic, fragmented and inconsistent” licensing regime

Perry Richardson

Apr 252 min read

Government advances taxi and private hire enforcement reforms in latest Commons Devolution Bill debate

Government advances taxi and private hire enforcement reforms in latest Commons Devolution Bill debate

Government advances taxi and private hire enforcement reforms in latest Commons Devolution Bill debate

Perry Richardson

Apr 235 min read

Fresh cross-border enforcement powers may tighten safety oversight, yet deeper structural issues in taxi and PHV licensing remain unresolved

Fresh cross-border enforcement powers may tighten safety oversight, yet deeper structural issues in taxi and PHV licensing remain unresolved

Fresh cross-border enforcement powers may tighten safety oversight, yet deeper structural issues in taxi and PHV licensing remain unresolved

Perry Richardson

Apr 224 min read

Government maintains hands-off stance on ride-hailing commission fees amid transparency concerns

Government maintains hands-off stance on ride-hailing commission fees amid transparency concerns

Government maintains hands-off stance on ride-hailing commission fees amid transparency concerns

Perry Richardson

Apr 212 min read

CROSS-BORDER SUSPENSION RULES: What will new national taxi enforcement powers mean for private hire giants under Devolution Bill reforms?

CROSS-BORDER SUSPENSION RULES: What will new national taxi enforcement powers mean for private hire giants under Devolution Bill reforms?

CROSS-BORDER SUSPENSION RULES: What will new national taxi enforcement powers mean for private hire giants under Devolution Bill reforms?

Perry Richardson

Apr 204 min read

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

Perry Richardson

Apr 203 min read

WHAT’S CHANGED? The Devolution Bill amendments in full that look set to overhaul taxi and PHV enforcement across England

WHAT’S CHANGED? The Devolution Bill amendments in full that look set to overhaul taxi and PHV enforcement across England

WHAT’S CHANGED? The Devolution Bill amendments in full that look set to overhaul taxi and PHV enforcement across England

Perry Richardson

Apr 175 min read

BETTER CONNECTED: Taxis and private hire vehicles positioned as key ‘first and last mile’ link in new government transport strategy

BETTER CONNECTED: Taxis and private hire vehicles positioned as key ‘first and last mile’ link in new government transport strategy

BETTER CONNECTED: Taxis and private hire vehicles positioned as key ‘first and last mile’ link in new government transport strategy

Perry Richardson

Apr 152 min read

Plug-in Taxi Grant ends, raising fresh questions around support for electric taxis, wheelchair accessibility and pace of industry transition

Plug-in Taxi Grant ends, raising fresh questions around support for electric taxis, wheelchair accessibility and pace of industry transition

Plug-in Taxi Grant ends, raising fresh questions around support for electric taxis, wheelchair accessibility and pace of industry transition

Perry Richardson

Apr 143 min read

SELF-DRIVING DISCLOSURE: Lawyers call for legal reform to access driverless vehicle data in injury claims

SELF-DRIVING DISCLOSURE: Lawyers call for legal reform to access driverless vehicle data in injury claims

SELF-DRIVING DISCLOSURE: Lawyers call for legal reform to access driverless vehicle data in injury claims

Perry Richardson

Apr 112 min read

FAIR FARES AND LESS REFUSALS: How could Devolution Bill reforms reshape taxi and PHV passenger experience across England?

FAIR FARES AND LESS REFUSALS: How could Devolution Bill reforms reshape taxi and PHV passenger experience across England?

FAIR FARES AND LESS REFUSALS: How could Devolution Bill reforms reshape taxi and PHV passenger experience across England?

Perry Richardson

Apr 62 min read

Government urged to give private hire drivers FUEL PRIORITY as Iran conflict threatens future UK supplies

Government urged to give private hire drivers FUEL PRIORITY as Iran conflict threatens future UK supplies

Government urged to give private hire drivers FUEL PRIORITY as Iran conflict threatens future UK supplies

Perry Richardson

Apr 43 min read

GOVERNMENT LEVEL CHANGE NEEDED: Cross-border hiring loophole is BLOCKING London minicab cap, warns Deputy Mayor of London

GOVERNMENT LEVEL CHANGE NEEDED: Cross-border hiring loophole is BLOCKING London minicab cap, warns Deputy Mayor of London

GOVERNMENT LEVEL CHANGE NEEDED: Cross-border hiring loophole is BLOCKING London minicab cap, warns Deputy Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Apr 24 min read

Institute of Licensing warns DfT shift to larger Local Transport Authority taxi licensing model may not deliver the required outcomes

Institute of Licensing warns DfT shift to larger Local Transport Authority taxi licensing model may not deliver the required outcomes

Institute of Licensing warns DfT shift to larger Local Transport Authority taxi licensing model may not deliver the required outcomes

Perry Richardson

Apr 12 min read

EV charger grants rise to £500 for renters, landlords and firms from 1 April

EV charger grants rise to £500 for renters, landlords and firms from 1 April

EV charger grants rise to £500 for renters, landlords and firms from 1 April

Perry Richardson

Mar 312 min read

Government reiterates taxi and PHV licensing reform plans as industry awaits action following damning 2025 Casey Report

Government reiterates taxi and PHV licensing reform plans as industry awaits action following damning 2025 Casey Report

Government reiterates taxi and PHV licensing reform plans as industry awaits action following damning 2025 Casey Report

Perry Richardson

Mar 313 min read

CAPPING NUMBERS: The growth of London private hire industry ‘UNSUSTAINABLE’ warns TfL Transport Commissioner

CAPPING NUMBERS: The growth of London private hire industry ‘UNSUSTAINABLE’ warns TfL Transport Commissioner

CAPPING NUMBERS: The growth of London private hire industry ‘UNSUSTAINABLE’ warns TfL Transport Commissioner

Perry Richardson

Mar 304 min read

Disabled access House of Commons debate puts taxi availability and wheelchair provision back under scrutiny

Disabled access House of Commons debate puts taxi availability and wheelchair provision back under scrutiny

Disabled access House of Commons debate puts taxi availability and wheelchair provision back under scrutiny

Perry Richardson

Mar 303 min read

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