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VAT Relief for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: What would it mean for the UK taxi industry?

VAT Relief for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: What would it mean for the UK taxi industry?

VAT Relief for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: What would it mean for the UK taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

Jan 7, 20242 min read

West Northamptonshire Council considers new draft taxi policy to enhance safety and service quality

West Northamptonshire Council considers new draft taxi policy to enhance safety and service quality

West Northamptonshire Council considers new draft taxi policy to enhance safety and service quality

Perry Richardson

Jan 5, 20242 min read

When and why did the London taxi trade move away from the Met Police regulation to TfL?

When and why did the London taxi trade move away from the Met Police regulation to TfL?

When and why did the London taxi trade move away from the Met Police regulation to TfL?

Perry Richardson

Jan 4, 20241 min read

Shropshire Council to consider Union Flag display on taxis in upcoming policy review

Shropshire Council to consider Union Flag display on taxis in upcoming policy review

Shropshire Council to consider Union Flag display on taxis in upcoming policy review

Perry Richardson

Jan 3, 20241 min read

One in three London private hire driver candidates FAILS key TfL English and safety test

One in three London private hire driver candidates FAILS key TfL English and safety test

One in three London private hire driver candidates FAILS key TfL English and safety test

Perry Richardson

Dec 28, 20232 min read

TAXI AGE LIMITS: Authorities should NOT refuse to licence a taxi purely because of its age

TAXI AGE LIMITS: Authorities should NOT refuse to licence a taxi purely because of its age

TAXI AGE LIMITS: Authorities should NOT refuse to licence a taxi purely because of its age

Perry Richardson

Dec 24, 20232 min read

Plymouth proposes dropping PHV ‘Knowledge’ test to boost night-time economy and safety

Plymouth proposes dropping PHV ‘Knowledge’ test to boost night-time economy and safety

Plymouth proposes dropping PHV ‘Knowledge’ test to boost night-time economy and safety

Perry Richardson

Dec 23, 20233 min read

CROSS-BORDER HIRING: Why is Section 46 being overlooked?

CROSS-BORDER HIRING: Why is Section 46 being overlooked?

CROSS-BORDER HIRING: Why is Section 46 being overlooked?

Perry Richardson

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Taxi driver's licence revoked after threatening child he would stop in the ‘forest with the wolves’

Taxi driver's licence revoked after threatening child he would stop in the ‘forest with the wolves’

Taxi driver's licence revoked after threatening child he would stop in the ‘forest with the wolves’

Perry Richardson

Dec 14, 20232 min read

The DfT lists surprising items all taxi and PHV drivers should carry to help them stay safe

The DfT lists surprising items all taxi and PHV drivers should carry to help them stay safe

The DfT lists surprising items all taxi and PHV drivers should carry to help them stay safe

Perry Richardson

Dec 11, 20232 min read

NSL test failures for London black taxis due to font size on insurance certificates

NSL test failures for London black taxis due to font size on insurance certificates

NSL test failures for London black taxis due to font size on insurance certificates

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20232 min read

REVOKED: Taxi driver with history of speeding points and passenger complaints loses appeal

REVOKED: Taxi driver with history of speeding points and passenger complaints loses appeal

REVOKED: Taxi driver with history of speeding points and passenger complaints loses appeal

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20232 min read

East Herts Council to draft up plans to make card payments mandatory for taxis

East Herts Council to draft up plans to make card payments mandatory for taxis

East Herts Council to draft up plans to make card payments mandatory for taxis

Perry Richardson

Dec 5, 20231 min read

Bury Council adopts revised Knowledge and signage taxi standards to modernise trade

Bury Council adopts revised Knowledge and signage taxi standards to modernise trade

Bury Council adopts revised Knowledge and signage taxi standards to modernise trade

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Private hire driver order to pay over £700 for failing to display licensing plate

Private hire driver order to pay over £700 for failing to display licensing plate

Private hire driver order to pay over £700 for failing to display licensing plate

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20231 min read

Wolverhampton Private Hire Vehicle caught with illegally worn tyre in Liverpool

Wolverhampton Private Hire Vehicle caught with illegally worn tyre in Liverpool

Wolverhampton Private Hire Vehicle caught with illegally worn tyre in Liverpool

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20231 min read

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association demands urgent review of points-based driver policy

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association demands urgent review of points-based driver policy

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association demands urgent review of points-based driver policy

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20233 min read

Walsall Council reviews Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing policy

Walsall Council reviews Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing policy

Walsall Council reviews Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing policy

Perry Richardson

Nov 23, 20231 min read

VAT PRINCIPALITY: Which authority will be first to break rank and update licensing requirements?

VAT PRINCIPALITY: Which authority will be first to break rank and update licensing requirements?

VAT PRINCIPALITY: Which authority will be first to break rank and update licensing requirements?

Perry Richardson

Nov 23, 20232 min read

PUSH FOR EXTENDED TAXI VEHICLE AGE LIMITS: An affordable and environmentally friendly solution

PUSH FOR EXTENDED TAXI VEHICLE AGE LIMITS: An affordable and environmentally friendly solution

PUSH FOR EXTENDED TAXI VEHICLE AGE LIMITS: An affordable and environmentally friendly solution

Perry Richardson

Nov 20, 20232 min read

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