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Taxi driver handed FORMAL WARNING for 40 unlawful fares after missing authority email sent

Taxi driver handed FORMAL WARNING for 40 unlawful fares after missing authority email sent

Taxi driver handed FORMAL WARNING for 40 unlawful fares after missing authority email sent

Perry Richardson

Sep 7, 20232 min read

BLACK AND WHITE: Newcastle taxi rebranding plan gains momentum amidst driver dispute

BLACK AND WHITE: Newcastle taxi rebranding plan gains momentum amidst driver dispute

BLACK AND WHITE: Newcastle taxi rebranding plan gains momentum amidst driver dispute

Perry Richardson

Sep 2, 20232 min read

Mayor of London dismisses concerns that high LEVC taxi costs create barrier for part-time drivers

Mayor of London dismisses concerns that high LEVC taxi costs create barrier for part-time drivers

Mayor of London dismisses concerns that high LEVC taxi costs create barrier for part-time drivers

Perry Richardson

Sep 2, 20232 min read

TROTTING TAXI: Council licenses HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE in bid to support greener transport options

TROTTING TAXI: Council licenses HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE in bid to support greener transport options

TROTTING TAXI: Council licenses HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE in bid to support greener transport options

Perry Richardson

Sep 1, 20231 min read

Man disqualified for speeding at 114mph granted Glasgow PHV licence

Man disqualified for speeding at 114mph granted Glasgow PHV licence

Man disqualified for speeding at 114mph granted Glasgow PHV licence

Perry Richardson

Sep 1, 20231 min read

Taxi trade rep urges drivers to disclose licence penalty points to TfL or face 3-month suspension

Taxi trade rep urges drivers to disclose licence penalty points to TfL or face 3-month suspension

Taxi trade rep urges drivers to disclose licence penalty points to TfL or face 3-month suspension

Perry Richardson

Aug 30, 20231 min read

Council considers installing CCTV cameras in taxis to enhance passenger safety

Council considers installing CCTV cameras in taxis to enhance passenger safety

Council considers installing CCTV cameras in taxis to enhance passenger safety

Perry Richardson

Aug 30, 20232 min read

What are these green and yellow cards on the windscreen of a London taxi?

What are these green and yellow cards on the windscreen of a London taxi?

What are these green and yellow cards on the windscreen of a London taxi?

Perry Richardson

Aug 27, 20232 min read

UNIFORMED CABBIES: Striking a balance between recognition and personal expression

UNIFORMED CABBIES: Striking a balance between recognition and personal expression

UNIFORMED CABBIES: Striking a balance between recognition and personal expression

Perry Richardson

Aug 27, 20232 min read

Petition on taxi and PHV CROSS-BORDER HIRING approaches halfway stage to prompt Government response

Petition on taxi and PHV CROSS-BORDER HIRING approaches halfway stage to prompt Government response

Petition on taxi and PHV CROSS-BORDER HIRING approaches halfway stage to prompt Government response

Perry Richardson

Aug 23, 20231 min read

SIX reasons why taxi and private hire CROSS-BORDER HIRING remains a controversial subject

SIX reasons why taxi and private hire CROSS-BORDER HIRING remains a controversial subject

SIX reasons why taxi and private hire CROSS-BORDER HIRING remains a controversial subject

Perry Richardson

Aug 23, 20232 min read

Mayor of Greater Manchester condemns PHVs registered 'hundreds of miles away' evading standards

Mayor of Greater Manchester condemns PHVs registered 'hundreds of miles away' evading standards

Mayor of Greater Manchester condemns PHVs registered 'hundreds of miles away' evading standards

Perry Richardson

Aug 22, 20232 min read

Can taxi drivers use ALL bus lanes outside of their licensed area in England and Wales?

Can taxi drivers use ALL bus lanes outside of their licensed area in England and Wales?

Can taxi drivers use ALL bus lanes outside of their licensed area in England and Wales?

Perry Richardson

Aug 18, 20232 min read

Ex-Swansea taxi driver told to pay £4,000 in costs after appeal for licence was rejected by judge

Ex-Swansea taxi driver told to pay £4,000 in costs after appeal for licence was rejected by judge

Ex-Swansea taxi driver told to pay £4,000 in costs after appeal for licence was rejected by judge

Perry Richardson

Aug 18, 20232 min read

Two new taxi policies threaten the viability of the trade and service within Lewes district

Two new taxi policies threaten the viability of the trade and service within Lewes district

Two new taxi policies threaten the viability of the trade and service within Lewes district

Perry Richardson

Aug 16, 20232 min read

Government petition aiming to address CROSS-BORDER taxi licensing ‘loopholes’ gathers momentum

Government petition aiming to address CROSS-BORDER taxi licensing ‘loopholes’ gathers momentum

Government petition aiming to address CROSS-BORDER taxi licensing ‘loopholes’ gathers momentum

Perry Richardson

Aug 15, 20232 min read

Wyre Forest District Council proposal could stop fossil-fuelled taxis entering the trade from 2027

Wyre Forest District Council proposal could stop fossil-fuelled taxis entering the trade from 2027

Wyre Forest District Council proposal could stop fossil-fuelled taxis entering the trade from 2027

Perry Richardson

Aug 14, 20232 min read

PHV operators prosecuted and fined for using unlicensed drivers and vehicles to pick up passengers

PHV operators prosecuted and fined for using unlicensed drivers and vehicles to pick up passengers

PHV operators prosecuted and fined for using unlicensed drivers and vehicles to pick up passengers

Perry Richardson

Aug 13, 20232 min read

Man handed Glasgow PHV licence despite failing to disclose drugs conviction

Man handed Glasgow PHV licence despite failing to disclose drugs conviction

Man handed Glasgow PHV licence despite failing to disclose drugs conviction

Perry Richardson

Aug 11, 20231 min read

THE KNOWLEDGE STAYS! Glasgow licensing chiefs decide to retain taxi test following public outcry

THE KNOWLEDGE STAYS! Glasgow licensing chiefs decide to retain taxi test following public outcry

THE KNOWLEDGE STAYS! Glasgow licensing chiefs decide to retain taxi test following public outcry

Perry Richardson

Aug 10, 20232 min read

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