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ARE YOU A ‘SIDE-LOADER’?: Responsibilities of taxi drivers when transporting wheelchair users

ARE YOU A ‘SIDE-LOADER’?: Responsibilities of taxi drivers when transporting wheelchair users

ARE YOU A ‘SIDE-LOADER’?: Responsibilities of taxi drivers when transporting wheelchair users

Perry Richardson

Jul 8, 20232 min read

EV PUSH: Epsom & Ewell Council plans to DROP need for purpose built wheelchair accessible taxis

EV PUSH: Epsom & Ewell Council plans to DROP need for purpose built wheelchair accessible taxis

EV PUSH: Epsom & Ewell Council plans to DROP need for purpose built wheelchair accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20231 min read

TAXI AGE LIMITS SCRAPPED: New taxi and PHV policy in North Kesteven set to strike better balance

TAXI AGE LIMITS SCRAPPED: New taxi and PHV policy in North Kesteven set to strike better balance

TAXI AGE LIMITS SCRAPPED: New taxi and PHV policy in North Kesteven set to strike better balance

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20232 min read

Transport for London updates Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Driver Policy

Transport for London updates Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Driver Policy

Transport for London updates Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Driver Policy

Perry Richardson

Jul 6, 20231 min read

New DVSA ban on seatbelt buckle guards causes concern for taxi and PHV drivers

New DVSA ban on seatbelt buckle guards causes concern for taxi and PHV drivers

New DVSA ban on seatbelt buckle guards causes concern for taxi and PHV drivers

Perry Richardson

Jul 5, 20232 min read

Eastbourne considers removing wheelchair accessibility requirement for newly licensed taxis

Eastbourne considers removing wheelchair accessibility requirement for newly licensed taxis

Eastbourne considers removing wheelchair accessibility requirement for newly licensed taxis

Perry Richardson

Jul 4, 20231 min read

Telford & Wrekin Council launches survey on CCTV in taxis which could cost cabbies £800 to install

Telford & Wrekin Council launches survey on CCTV in taxis which could cost cabbies £800 to install

Telford & Wrekin Council launches survey on CCTV in taxis which could cost cabbies £800 to install

Perry Richardson

Jul 3, 20231 min read

Taxi and PHV Best Practice Guidance will be released ‘later this year’ confirms minister

Taxi and PHV Best Practice Guidance will be released ‘later this year’ confirms minister

Taxi and PHV Best Practice Guidance will be released ‘later this year’ confirms minister

Perry Richardson

Jun 30, 20231 min read

TfL reveals over 1,000 PHVs EXEMPT from displaying licence disc roundel

TfL reveals over 1,000 PHVs EXEMPT from displaying licence disc roundel

TfL reveals over 1,000 PHVs EXEMPT from displaying licence disc roundel

Perry Richardson

Jun 24, 20231 min read

Black cab Knowledge could be SCRAPPED in Bracknell due to rise of Sat Nav systems

Black cab Knowledge could be SCRAPPED in Bracknell due to rise of Sat Nav systems

Black cab Knowledge could be SCRAPPED in Bracknell due to rise of Sat Nav systems

Perry Richardson

Jun 22, 20231 min read

CAB DRIVER SHORTAGES: Eastbourne MP calls on council to reconsider new taxi policy proposals

CAB DRIVER SHORTAGES: Eastbourne MP calls on council to reconsider new taxi policy proposals

CAB DRIVER SHORTAGES: Eastbourne MP calls on council to reconsider new taxi policy proposals

Perry Richardson

Jun 22, 20232 min read

FIVE YEARS ON: Further TfL consultation on topic of advanced taxi and PHV tests could be needed

FIVE YEARS ON: Further TfL consultation on topic of advanced taxi and PHV tests could be needed

FIVE YEARS ON: Further TfL consultation on topic of advanced taxi and PHV tests could be needed

Perry Richardson

Jun 22, 20232 min read

Rotherham set for taxi and PHV consultation looking at ‘out of town’ drivers and sub-contracting

Rotherham set for taxi and PHV consultation looking at ‘out of town’ drivers and sub-contracting

Rotherham set for taxi and PHV consultation looking at ‘out of town’ drivers and sub-contracting

Perry Richardson

Jun 22, 20232 min read

A Glasgow private hire driver who clocked 100mph granted licence despite Police Scotland concerns

A Glasgow private hire driver who clocked 100mph granted licence despite Police Scotland concerns

A Glasgow private hire driver who clocked 100mph granted licence despite Police Scotland concerns

Perry Richardson

Jun 21, 20231 min read

‘HUGE BURDEN’: Newcastle taxi drivers protest against white bonnet rebrand

‘HUGE BURDEN’: Newcastle taxi drivers protest against white bonnet rebrand

‘HUGE BURDEN’: Newcastle taxi drivers protest against white bonnet rebrand

Perry Richardson

Jun 20, 20232 min read

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: City of Wolverhampton Council talks taxi and PHV licensing with TaxiPoint

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: City of Wolverhampton Council talks taxi and PHV licensing with TaxiPoint

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: City of Wolverhampton Council talks taxi and PHV licensing with TaxiPoint

Perry Richardson

Jun 19, 20233 min read

GMB Union celebrates DOUBLE livery win for PHV drivers in Oldham and Southampton

GMB Union celebrates DOUBLE livery win for PHV drivers in Oldham and Southampton

GMB Union celebrates DOUBLE livery win for PHV drivers in Oldham and Southampton

Perry Richardson

Jun 19, 20232 min read

What does a London taxi driver’s badge number correspond to?

What does a London taxi driver’s badge number correspond to?

What does a London taxi driver’s badge number correspond to?

Perry Richardson

Jun 18, 20231 min read

Durham Council proposes DROPPING requirement for taxi drivers to have local knowledge of area

Durham Council proposes DROPPING requirement for taxi drivers to have local knowledge of area

Durham Council proposes DROPPING requirement for taxi drivers to have local knowledge of area

Perry Richardson

Jun 17, 20232 min read

North east Fife taxi drivers under fire after safety checks show worrying decline in standards

North east Fife taxi drivers under fire after safety checks show worrying decline in standards

North east Fife taxi drivers under fire after safety checks show worrying decline in standards

Perry Richardson

Jun 14, 20231 min read

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