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WILL THE £6,000 TAXI GRANT BE EXTENDED? Why the Plug-in Taxi Grant remains vital for the taxi industry

WILL THE £6,000 TAXI GRANT BE EXTENDED? Why the Plug-in Taxi Grant remains vital for the taxi industry

WILL THE £6,000 TAXI GRANT BE EXTENDED? Why the Plug-in Taxi Grant remains vital for the taxi industry

Perry Richardson

Nov 16, 20241 min read

Will a new Government consider capping private hire vehicle numbers?

Will a new Government consider capping private hire vehicle numbers?

Will a new Government consider capping private hire vehicle numbers?

Perry Richardson

Oct 30, 20242 min read

London’s black cab trade unite to appeal for Government support in upcoming Budget

London’s black cab trade unite to appeal for Government support in upcoming Budget

London’s black cab trade unite to appeal for Government support in upcoming Budget

Perry Richardson

Oct 25, 20242 min read

Minister details work done so far to uniform taxi industry standards and bring better consistency

Minister details work done so far to uniform taxi industry standards and bring better consistency

Minister details work done so far to uniform taxi industry standards and bring better consistency

Perry Richardson

Oct 25, 20242 min read

TAXI DEBATE: Transport Minister defends private hire vehicle ‘Cross Border’ law but admits changes may be necessary

TAXI DEBATE: Transport Minister defends private hire vehicle ‘Cross Border’ law but admits changes may be necessary

TAXI DEBATE: Transport Minister defends private hire vehicle ‘Cross Border’ law but admits changes may be necessary

Perry Richardson

Oct 23, 20245 min read

VAT payment review on private hire vehicle fares progressing with results set in ‘due course’

VAT payment review on private hire vehicle fares progressing with results set in ‘due course’

VAT payment review on private hire vehicle fares progressing with results set in ‘due course’

Perry Richardson

Oct 22, 20242 min read

MONEY MATTERS: Six ways Government could help taxi drivers transition to more greener and accessible cabs

MONEY MATTERS: Six ways Government could help taxi drivers transition to more greener and accessible cabs

MONEY MATTERS: Six ways Government could help taxi drivers transition to more greener and accessible cabs

Perry Richardson

Oct 21, 20244 min read

MPs request meeting with Transport Minister to discuss CROSS-BORDER taxi hiring concerns

MPs request meeting with Transport Minister to discuss CROSS-BORDER taxi hiring concerns

MPs request meeting with Transport Minister to discuss CROSS-BORDER taxi hiring concerns

Perry Richardson

Oct 19, 20242 min read

Government launches taskforce to tackle soaring car insurance costs; How can it help the taxi industry?

Government launches taskforce to tackle soaring car insurance costs; How can it help the taxi industry?

Government launches taskforce to tackle soaring car insurance costs; How can it help the taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

Oct 16, 20243 min read

ELECTRIC AMBITIONS: MP presses Government on affordable loans for taxi drivers

ELECTRIC AMBITIONS: MP presses Government on affordable loans for taxi drivers

ELECTRIC AMBITIONS: MP presses Government on affordable loans for taxi drivers

Perry Richardson

Oct 16, 20241 min read

MP questions whether Government will BAN surge pricing in taxi and private hire industry

MP questions whether Government will BAN surge pricing in taxi and private hire industry

MP questions whether Government will BAN surge pricing in taxi and private hire industry

Perry Richardson

Oct 14, 20241 min read

PAY-PER-MILE TAX: Anxious wait for details in the taxi industry as further costs uncertainty looms

PAY-PER-MILE TAX: Anxious wait for details in the taxi industry as further costs uncertainty looms

PAY-PER-MILE TAX: Anxious wait for details in the taxi industry as further costs uncertainty looms

Perry Richardson

Oct 14, 20243 min read

Improving transport safety for women: What it means for the taxi industry

Improving transport safety for women: What it means for the taxi industry

Improving transport safety for women: What it means for the taxi industry

Perry Richardson

Sep 30, 20242 min read

The taxi trade is recognised as ‘flexible transport services’ for rural areas, says transport minister

The taxi trade is recognised as ‘flexible transport services’ for rural areas, says transport minister

The taxi trade is recognised as ‘flexible transport services’ for rural areas, says transport minister

Perry Richardson

Sep 30, 20242 min read

Taxi and private hire services remain vital for disabled women, but some fare refusal concerns remain, study reveals

Taxi and private hire services remain vital for disabled women, but some fare refusal concerns remain, study reveals

Taxi and private hire services remain vital for disabled women, but some fare refusal concerns remain, study reveals

Perry Richardson

Sep 28, 20242 min read

Transport Secretary reveals pothole crackdown aiming to smooth out road woes for drivers and cyclists

Transport Secretary reveals pothole crackdown aiming to smooth out road woes for drivers and cyclists

Transport Secretary reveals pothole crackdown aiming to smooth out road woes for drivers and cyclists

Perry Richardson

Sep 28, 20242 min read

‘Disabled people should be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity’ says transport minister

‘Disabled people should be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity’ says transport minister

‘Disabled people should be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity’ says transport minister

Perry Richardson

Sep 23, 20242 min read

PAY-PER-MILE: RAC calls for ‘simple and fair’ tax system should traditional fuel duty be replaced

PAY-PER-MILE: RAC calls for ‘simple and fair’ tax system should traditional fuel duty be replaced

PAY-PER-MILE: RAC calls for ‘simple and fair’ tax system should traditional fuel duty be replaced

Perry Richardson

Sep 14, 20242 min read

OUT-OF-AREA CONCERNS: What will taxi drivers be hoping for from the Government’s Cross-Border licensing review?

OUT-OF-AREA CONCERNS: What will taxi drivers be hoping for from the Government’s Cross-Border licensing review?

OUT-OF-AREA CONCERNS: What will taxi drivers be hoping for from the Government’s Cross-Border licensing review?

Perry Richardson

Sep 13, 20242 min read

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

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