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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 17, 20254 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 14, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 10, 20252 min read

Disabled-led group calls for national taxi licensing standards to end accessibility ‘postcode lottery’

Disabled-led group calls for national taxi licensing standards to end accessibility ‘postcode lottery’

Disabled-led group calls for national taxi licensing standards to end accessibility ‘postcode lottery’

Perry Richardson

Oct 9, 20254 min read

‘IT’S TIME TFL GETS SERIOUS’: Create cap on private hire vehicles and support the taxi trade, says London Assembly

‘IT’S TIME TFL GETS SERIOUS’: Create cap on private hire vehicles and support the taxi trade, says London Assembly

‘IT’S TIME TFL GETS SERIOUS’: Create cap on private hire vehicles and support the taxi trade, says London Assembly

Perry Richardson

Oct 6, 20252 min read

Charity details just how cross-border licensing and ride-hail impacts accessibility for disabled passengers

Charity details just how cross-border licensing and ride-hail impacts accessibility for disabled passengers

Charity details just how cross-border licensing and ride-hail impacts accessibility for disabled passengers

Perry Richardson

Oct 6, 20253 min read

Durham County Council urges action on cross-border licensing loopholes in evidence provided to MPs

Durham County Council urges action on cross-border licensing loopholes in evidence provided to MPs

Durham County Council urges action on cross-border licensing loopholes in evidence provided to MPs

Perry Richardson

Sep 30, 20252 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 29, 20252 min read

NPHTA details urgent action needed to fix cross-border licensing and local enforcement failures in evidence submission

NPHTA details urgent action needed to fix cross-border licensing and local enforcement failures in evidence submission

NPHTA details urgent action needed to fix cross-border licensing and local enforcement failures in evidence submission

Perry Richardson

Sep 27, 20252 min read

‘TAXI TAX’: SNP motion condemns government plans for VAT on private hire vehicle fares that would ‘kill the taxi trade’

‘TAXI TAX’: SNP motion condemns government plans for VAT on private hire vehicle fares that would ‘kill the taxi trade’

‘TAXI TAX’: SNP motion condemns government plans for VAT on private hire vehicle fares that would ‘kill the taxi trade’

Perry Richardson

Sep 26, 20252 min read

Why the UCG think the definition of plying-for-hire is central to London’s taxi future

Why the UCG think the definition of plying-for-hire is central to London’s taxi future

Why the UCG think the definition of plying-for-hire is central to London’s taxi future

Perry Richardson

Sep 23, 20253 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 21, 20252 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 19, 20253 min read

Government says average car insurance premiums are now beginning to fall, but drivers still seek answers on soaring costs since 2021

Government says average car insurance premiums are now beginning to fall, but drivers still seek answers on soaring costs since 2021

Government says average car insurance premiums are now beginning to fall, but drivers still seek answers on soaring costs since 2021

Perry Richardson

Sep 14, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 12, 20252 min read

‘COMPLEX ISSUE’: Government response still pending on VAT threat to private hire fares

‘COMPLEX ISSUE’: Government response still pending on VAT threat to private hire fares

‘COMPLEX ISSUE’: Government response still pending on VAT threat to private hire fares

Perry Richardson

Sep 11, 20252 min read

Calls grow for national pavement parking ban as wheelchair users face daily risks

Calls grow for national pavement parking ban as wheelchair users face daily risks

Calls grow for national pavement parking ban as wheelchair users face daily risks

Perry Richardson

Sep 11, 20252 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 10, 20252 min read

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