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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

Home Office outlines current taxi driver immigration check procedures following MP’s questions

Home Office outlines current taxi driver immigration check procedures following MP’s questions

Home Office outlines current taxi driver immigration check procedures following MP’s questions

Perry Richardson

May 21, 20252 min read

National parking platform to simplify app payments for UK drivers

National parking platform to simplify app payments for UK drivers

National parking platform to simplify app payments for UK drivers

Perry Richardson

May 20, 20252 min read

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Perry Richardson

May 15, 20252 min read

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

Perry Richardson

May 14, 20251 min read

Guide Dogs urges government to take ‘opportunity’ to mandate taxi and private hire driver training as part of Devolution Bill

Guide Dogs urges government to take ‘opportunity’ to mandate taxi and private hire driver training as part of Devolution Bill

Guide Dogs urges government to take ‘opportunity’ to mandate taxi and private hire driver training as part of Devolution Bill

Perry Richardson

May 13, 20252 min read

MP questions whether more support to make taxis affordable for disabled passengers could be provided

MP questions whether more support to make taxis affordable for disabled passengers could be provided

MP questions whether more support to make taxis affordable for disabled passengers could be provided

Perry Richardson

May 7, 20252 min read

GOVERNMENT HELP: Questions from MPs continue over Government’s role in supporting London’s black cab trade

GOVERNMENT HELP: Questions from MPs continue over Government’s role in supporting London’s black cab trade

GOVERNMENT HELP: Questions from MPs continue over Government’s role in supporting London’s black cab trade

Perry Richardson

May 3, 20252 min read

STILL ‘CONSIDERING OPTIONS’: MP probes government minister on long running taxi ‘cross-border’ issue

STILL ‘CONSIDERING OPTIONS’: MP probes government minister on long running taxi ‘cross-border’ issue

STILL ‘CONSIDERING OPTIONS’: MP probes government minister on long running taxi ‘cross-border’ issue

Perry Richardson

Apr 11, 20252 min read

UK adds 1,200 public EV chargers in a month as network hits new high

UK adds 1,200 public EV chargers in a month as network hits new high

UK adds 1,200 public EV chargers in a month as network hits new high

Perry Richardson

Apr 10, 20252 min read

MP calls for illegal ‘ghost’ number plate crackdown to feature in updated taxi licensing guidance

MP calls for illegal ‘ghost’ number plate crackdown to feature in updated taxi licensing guidance

MP calls for illegal ‘ghost’ number plate crackdown to feature in updated taxi licensing guidance

Perry Richardson

Apr 9, 20252 min read

‘I WILL SUPPORT ANY RELEVANT CONVERSATION’: Mayor of London prepared to back calls for VAT relief on electric taxis

‘I WILL SUPPORT ANY RELEVANT CONVERSATION’: Mayor of London prepared to back calls for VAT relief on electric taxis

‘I WILL SUPPORT ANY RELEVANT CONVERSATION’: Mayor of London prepared to back calls for VAT relief on electric taxis

Perry Richardson

Apr 7, 20251 min read

HYBRID LIFELINE: Government’s ZEV mandate tweaks could offer breathing space for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers

HYBRID LIFELINE: Government’s ZEV mandate tweaks could offer breathing space for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers

HYBRID LIFELINE: Government’s ZEV mandate tweaks could offer breathing space for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers

Perry Richardson

Apr 7, 20252 min read

Government outlines clearer pathway and fresh support for electric UK carmakers to help tackle Trump tariffs

Government outlines clearer pathway and fresh support for electric UK carmakers to help tackle Trump tariffs

Government outlines clearer pathway and fresh support for electric UK carmakers to help tackle Trump tariffs

Perry Richardson

Apr 6, 20253 min read

ROBO-TAXIS: Local authorities will hold power to BLOCK automated taxi and private hire vehicle permits

ROBO-TAXIS: Local authorities will hold power to BLOCK automated taxi and private hire vehicle permits

ROBO-TAXIS: Local authorities will hold power to BLOCK automated taxi and private hire vehicle permits

Perry Richardson

Apr 4, 20252 min read

Automated taxi permits to sit with Government ministers under new law, says Lord Hendy

Automated taxi permits to sit with Government ministers under new law, says Lord Hendy

Automated taxi permits to sit with Government ministers under new law, says Lord Hendy

Perry Richardson

Apr 2, 20251 min read

DfT urges local authorities to work with police to crackdown on ‘GHOST PLATES’ used on taxi and private hire vehicles

DfT urges local authorities to work with police to crackdown on ‘GHOST PLATES’ used on taxi and private hire vehicles

DfT urges local authorities to work with police to crackdown on ‘GHOST PLATES’ used on taxi and private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

Mar 29, 20252 min read

Over FORTY FIVE private hire operators sign letter to Chancellor demanding action on ‘Taxi Tax’ VAT threat looming over industry

Over FORTY FIVE private hire operators sign letter to Chancellor demanding action on ‘Taxi Tax’ VAT threat looming over industry

Over FORTY FIVE private hire operators sign letter to Chancellor demanding action on ‘Taxi Tax’ VAT threat looming over industry

Perry Richardson

Mar 26, 20253 min read

Pothole funding still falling short of what’s required, warns taxi insurance expert

Pothole funding still falling short of what’s required, warns taxi insurance expert

Pothole funding still falling short of what’s required, warns taxi insurance expert

Perry Richardson

Mar 25, 20252 min read

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