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Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Government outlines core ‘push and pull’ factors driving private hire licence applicants to out-of-area authorities

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20253 min read

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20253 min read

REVOKED: Private hire driver guilty of submitting altered licence to Uber as Bristol court issues fine

REVOKED: Private hire driver guilty of submitting altered licence to Uber as Bristol court issues fine

REVOKED: Private hire driver guilty of submitting altered licence to Uber as Bristol court issues fine

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20252 min read

Norwich City Council tightens taxi licensing rules with redesigned plates and new safety requirements

Norwich City Council tightens taxi licensing rules with redesigned plates and new safety requirements

Norwich City Council tightens taxi licensing rules with redesigned plates and new safety requirements

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20252 min read

INQUIRY DEBATE: Licensing failures laid bare as transport safety groups urge MPs to legislate stricter national taxi standards

INQUIRY DEBATE: Licensing failures laid bare as transport safety groups urge MPs to legislate stricter national taxi standards

INQUIRY DEBATE: Licensing failures laid bare as transport safety groups urge MPs to legislate stricter national taxi standards

Perry Richardson

Dec 3, 20254 min read

MOTION CALLED: Peterborough councillors push for national CCTV taxi standards and funding amid cross border concerns

MOTION CALLED: Peterborough councillors push for national CCTV taxi standards and funding amid cross border concerns

MOTION CALLED: Peterborough councillors push for national CCTV taxi standards and funding amid cross border concerns

Perry Richardson

Dec 3, 20252 min read

Sarah Champion MP warns ‘LICENCE SHOPPING’ is undermining toughest taxi safeguards in Rotherham

Sarah Champion MP warns ‘LICENCE SHOPPING’ is undermining toughest taxi safeguards in Rotherham

Sarah Champion MP warns ‘LICENCE SHOPPING’ is undermining toughest taxi safeguards in Rotherham

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20252 min read

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

WESTMINSTER TAXI PROTEST SET: Cabbies and unions urge ministers to act on Casey Report call for immediate closure of licensing gap

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20252 min read

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Transport Committee to hold PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE with drivers as taxi licensing inquiry enters next phase

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20252 min read

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Transport minister discusses national taxi standards, larger licensing areas and possibility of clampdown on out-of-area working

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20254 min read

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

TAXI LICENSING INQUIRY: MPs challenge operators over driver earnings, fatigue risks and the pressures of multi-app working

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20256 min read

Private hire union says it expects full involvement in the Mayor of London’s new compensation process amid continuing delays

Private hire union says it expects full involvement in the Mayor of London’s new compensation process amid continuing delays

Private hire union says it expects full involvement in the Mayor of London’s new compensation process amid continuing delays

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20252 min read

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20253 min read

Rushcliffe Borough Council updates taxi licensing policy in bid to recruit and retain local cabbies

Rushcliffe Borough Council updates taxi licensing policy in bid to recruit and retain local cabbies

Rushcliffe Borough Council updates taxi licensing policy in bid to recruit and retain local cabbies

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Perry Richardson

Nov 28, 20252 min read

GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL: New national taxi licensing standards and plans to reduce licensing authorities to just 70 regions

GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL: New national taxi licensing standards and plans to reduce licensing authorities to just 70 regions

GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL: New national taxi licensing standards and plans to reduce licensing authorities to just 70 regions

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20253 min read

Fareham opens consultation on updated taxi and private hire licensing policy

Fareham opens consultation on updated taxi and private hire licensing policy

Fareham opens consultation on updated taxi and private hire licensing policy

Perry Richardson

Nov 26, 20251 min read

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

Perry Richardson

Nov 25, 20253 min read

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20252 min read

SHADY RIDE: Taxi in Stoke stopped after police find front window tints allowing just 17 percent light

SHADY RIDE: Taxi in Stoke stopped after police find front window tints allowing just 17 percent light

SHADY RIDE: Taxi in Stoke stopped after police find front window tints allowing just 17 percent light

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20252 min read

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