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A dual licensed taxi driver loses licence after using mobile phone during school run

A dual licensed taxi driver loses licence after using mobile phone during school run

A dual licensed taxi driver loses licence after using mobile phone during school run

Perry Richardson

Sep 4, 20242 min read

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

Perry Richardson

Sep 3, 20243 min read

COMPLAINTS, SUSPENSIONS AND PROSECUTIONS: York Council offers glimpse at taxi and private hire enforcement activity

COMPLAINTS, SUSPENSIONS AND PROSECUTIONS: York Council offers glimpse at taxi and private hire enforcement activity

COMPLAINTS, SUSPENSIONS AND PROSECUTIONS: York Council offers glimpse at taxi and private hire enforcement activity

Perry Richardson

Sep 1, 20242 min read

Council proposes new taxi policy where operators MUST inform passengers of allocated out-of-area driver

Council proposes new taxi policy where operators MUST inform passengers of allocated out-of-area driver

Council proposes new taxi policy where operators MUST inform passengers of allocated out-of-area driver

Perry Richardson

Sep 1, 20242 min read

A MANDATED CHOICE: Will taxi drivers choose electric or wheelchair-accessible vehicles?

A MANDATED CHOICE: Will taxi drivers choose electric or wheelchair-accessible vehicles?

A MANDATED CHOICE: Will taxi drivers choose electric or wheelchair-accessible vehicles?

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20243 min read

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

Perry Richardson

Aug 28, 20243 min read

THE KNOWLEDGE: Is it still worth the challenge to become a London taxi driver?

THE KNOWLEDGE: Is it still worth the challenge to become a London taxi driver?

THE KNOWLEDGE: Is it still worth the challenge to become a London taxi driver?

Perry Richardson

Aug 27, 20242 min read

CROSS BORDER HIRE: DfT ‘aware’ of taxi and private hire concerns and ‘considering ways to support local authorities’

CROSS BORDER HIRE: DfT ‘aware’ of taxi and private hire concerns and ‘considering ways to support local authorities’

CROSS BORDER HIRE: DfT ‘aware’ of taxi and private hire concerns and ‘considering ways to support local authorities’

Perry Richardson

Aug 26, 20242 min read

Why do London style black taxis not have a passenger seat in the front?

Why do London style black taxis not have a passenger seat in the front?

Why do London style black taxis not have a passenger seat in the front?

Perry Richardson

Aug 25, 20241 min read

THE SUBURBAN EXPERTS: What is the ‘Yellow Badge’ Knowledge of London?

THE SUBURBAN EXPERTS: What is the ‘Yellow Badge’ Knowledge of London?

THE SUBURBAN EXPERTS: What is the ‘Yellow Badge’ Knowledge of London?

Perry Richardson

Aug 23, 20242 min read

Eleven East Ayrshire taxi drivers face licence suspensions over disability training non-compliance

Eleven East Ayrshire taxi drivers face licence suspensions over disability training non-compliance

Eleven East Ayrshire taxi drivers face licence suspensions over disability training non-compliance

Perry Richardson

Aug 21, 20241 min read

Reading Council's guide dog compliance test sees local private hire drivers accept, but cross-border cab refusal

Reading Council's guide dog compliance test sees local private hire drivers accept, but cross-border cab refusal

Reading Council's guide dog compliance test sees local private hire drivers accept, but cross-border cab refusal

Perry Richardson

Aug 20, 20241 min read

CROSS BORDER: Uber leads the way with over 16,000 Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles associated with its fleet

CROSS BORDER: Uber leads the way with over 16,000 Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles associated with its fleet

CROSS BORDER: Uber leads the way with over 16,000 Wolverhampton licensed private hire vehicles associated with its fleet

Perry Richardson

Aug 19, 20241 min read

LONDON TAXI BADGE: What is the green taxi badge, how do you obtain one and what does the number mean?

LONDON TAXI BADGE: What is the green taxi badge, how do you obtain one and what does the number mean?

LONDON TAXI BADGE: What is the green taxi badge, how do you obtain one and what does the number mean?

Perry Richardson

Aug 15, 20242 min read

Darlington Council gives green light to Uber operator licence

Darlington Council gives green light to Uber operator licence

Darlington Council gives green light to Uber operator licence

Perry Richardson

Aug 14, 20241 min read

Court upholds Solihull private hire driver’s licence revocation after alleged sexual assault

Court upholds Solihull private hire driver’s licence revocation after alleged sexual assault

Court upholds Solihull private hire driver’s licence revocation after alleged sexual assault

Perry Richardson

Aug 14, 20241 min read

Councillor warns residents of safety concerns after out-of-area Uber vehicles checks

Councillor warns residents of safety concerns after out-of-area Uber vehicles checks

Councillor warns residents of safety concerns after out-of-area Uber vehicles checks

Perry Richardson

Aug 13, 20242 min read

Will other private hire vehicle licensing authorities follow Wolverhampton's lead in removing operator signage?

Will other private hire vehicle licensing authorities follow Wolverhampton's lead in removing operator signage?

Will other private hire vehicle licensing authorities follow Wolverhampton's lead in removing operator signage?

Perry Richardson

Aug 12, 20242 min read

TfL’s taxi and private hire licensing team expands by 14% over last two years as demand for minicab licences rockets

TfL’s taxi and private hire licensing team expands by 14% over last two years as demand for minicab licences rockets

TfL’s taxi and private hire licensing team expands by 14% over last two years as demand for minicab licences rockets

Perry Richardson

Aug 12, 20241 min read

Council REVOKES taxi driver’s licence amid online racial offence charges

Council REVOKES taxi driver’s licence amid online racial offence charges

Council REVOKES taxi driver’s licence amid online racial offence charges

Perry Richardson

Aug 10, 20241 min read

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