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‘CONSIDERING ALL OPTIONS’: MP calls for cap on private hire licences in London as government weighs regulatory changes

‘CONSIDERING ALL OPTIONS’: MP calls for cap on private hire licences in London as government weighs regulatory changes

‘CONSIDERING ALL OPTIONS’: MP calls for cap on private hire licences in London as government weighs regulatory changes

Perry Richardson

Jul 14, 20252 min read

£63m government boost to cut EV charging costs and expand home access across England

£63m government boost to cut EV charging costs and expand home access across England

£63m government boost to cut EV charging costs and expand home access across England

Perry Richardson

Jul 12, 20253 min read

Department for Transport says black cab driver support and welfare is a matter for TfL, not central government

Department for Transport says black cab driver support and welfare is a matter for TfL, not central government

Department for Transport says black cab driver support and welfare is a matter for TfL, not central government

Perry Richardson

Jul 11, 20252 min read

Should taxi guarantee schemes be mandatory, and at what cost to the local authority?

Should taxi guarantee schemes be mandatory, and at what cost to the local authority?

Should taxi guarantee schemes be mandatory, and at what cost to the local authority?

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20252 min read

CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles to be ‘explored’ as part of nationwide safety reforms, says minister

CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles to be ‘explored’ as part of nationwide safety reforms, says minister

CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles to be ‘explored’ as part of nationwide safety reforms, says minister

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20252 min read

”UNFAIR TO LOCAL DRIVERS”: Hull MP demands urgent action on ‘out-of-area’ taxi and private hire loophole

”UNFAIR TO LOCAL DRIVERS”: Hull MP demands urgent action on ‘out-of-area’ taxi and private hire loophole

”UNFAIR TO LOCAL DRIVERS”: Hull MP demands urgent action on ‘out-of-area’ taxi and private hire loophole

Perry Richardson

Jul 6, 20252 min read

Transport minister highlights the strong taxi and private hire checks in place to curb immigration and criminal licensing problems

Transport minister highlights the strong taxi and private hire checks in place to curb immigration and criminal licensing problems

Transport minister highlights the strong taxi and private hire checks in place to curb immigration and criminal licensing problems

Perry Richardson

Jul 4, 20253 min read

Minister and MPs discuss concerns over feasibility of taxi guarantee schemes for disabled passengers

Minister and MPs discuss concerns over feasibility of taxi guarantee schemes for disabled passengers

Minister and MPs discuss concerns over feasibility of taxi guarantee schemes for disabled passengers

Perry Richardson

Jul 2, 20252 min read

Cross border taxi veteran campaigner urges MPs and Councillors to think carefully about solution to nationwide problem

Cross border taxi veteran campaigner urges MPs and Councillors to think carefully about solution to nationwide problem

Cross border taxi veteran campaigner urges MPs and Councillors to think carefully about solution to nationwide problem

Perry Richardson

Jun 29, 20255 min read

Transport Secretary directly pledges legislative action to ‘close the loopholes’ in taxi and private hire licensing

Transport Secretary directly pledges legislative action to ‘close the loopholes’ in taxi and private hire licensing

Transport Secretary directly pledges legislative action to ‘close the loopholes’ in taxi and private hire licensing

Perry Richardson

Jun 28, 20252 min read

PERMITS, SERVICE AREAS, VEHICLE TYPES: Government begins to set out next phase for driverless taxi and private hire services

PERMITS, SERVICE AREAS, VEHICLE TYPES: Government begins to set out next phase for driverless taxi and private hire services

PERMITS, SERVICE AREAS, VEHICLE TYPES: Government begins to set out next phase for driverless taxi and private hire services

Perry Richardson

Jun 27, 20253 min read

Government will act ‘as quickly as possible’ to close cross-border taxi licensing loophole after abuse report concerns

Government will act ‘as quickly as possible’ to close cross-border taxi licensing loophole after abuse report concerns

Government will act ‘as quickly as possible’ to close cross-border taxi licensing loophole after abuse report concerns

Perry Richardson

Jun 26, 20252 min read

Government to finally ‘CLOSE’ out-of-town private hire vehicle licensing loophole highlighted in damning Casey report

Government to finally ‘CLOSE’ out-of-town private hire vehicle licensing loophole highlighted in damning Casey report

Government to finally ‘CLOSE’ out-of-town private hire vehicle licensing loophole highlighted in damning Casey report

Perry Richardson

Jun 18, 20252 min read

Gradual self-driving vehicle rollout to involve engagement with taxi driver groups, says DfT

Gradual self-driving vehicle rollout to involve engagement with taxi driver groups, says DfT

Gradual self-driving vehicle rollout to involve engagement with taxi driver groups, says DfT

Perry Richardson

Jun 16, 20252 min read

DfT distances itself from TfL taxi and private hire licensing delays as drivers face growing hardship

DfT distances itself from TfL taxi and private hire licensing delays as drivers face growing hardship

DfT distances itself from TfL taxi and private hire licensing delays as drivers face growing hardship

Perry Richardson

Jun 15, 20252 min read

Employment rights for app-based taxi and PHV drivers come under scrutiny as government discusses new plans

Employment rights for app-based taxi and PHV drivers come under scrutiny as government discusses new plans

Employment rights for app-based taxi and PHV drivers come under scrutiny as government discusses new plans

Perry Richardson

Jun 14, 20252 min read

Government says it’s up to cabbies to choose how to adapt and use online taxi and private hire apps

Government says it’s up to cabbies to choose how to adapt and use online taxi and private hire apps

Government says it’s up to cabbies to choose how to adapt and use online taxi and private hire apps

Perry Richardson

Jun 11, 20252 min read

Self-driving taxi and bus pilots to launch in England from 2026 as industry gears up for big change

Self-driving taxi and bus pilots to launch in England from 2026 as industry gears up for big change

Self-driving taxi and bus pilots to launch in England from 2026 as industry gears up for big change

Perry Richardson

Jun 10, 20252 min read

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

Perry Richardson

May 26, 20252 min read

‘SPIT KITS’ could be an option for all taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says DfT minister

‘SPIT KITS’ could be an option for all taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says DfT minister

‘SPIT KITS’ could be an option for all taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says DfT minister

Perry Richardson

May 22, 20252 min read

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