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RESTRICTED private hire driver licences can help councils, but consistency and quality matters

RESTRICTED private hire driver licences can help councils, but consistency and quality matters

RESTRICTED private hire driver licences can help councils, but consistency and quality matters

Perry Richardson

Oct 303 min read

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Government says councils MUST follow strict safeguarding rules if authorities offer restricted private hire licences

Perry Richardson

Oct 294 min read

DO ALL ROADS LEAD TO A CAP? The growing case for local control over taxi and private hire numbers

DO ALL ROADS LEAD TO A CAP? The growing case for local control over taxi and private hire numbers

DO ALL ROADS LEAD TO A CAP? The growing case for local control over taxi and private hire numbers

Perry Richardson

Aug 275 min read

The economic impact of licence shopping on councils with stricter taxi and private hire policies

The economic impact of licence shopping on councils with stricter taxi and private hire policies

The economic impact of licence shopping on councils with stricter taxi and private hire policies

Perry Richardson

Aug 242 min read

Black taxi in front of Westminster

Black taxi in front of Westminster

What would standardised taxi licensing mean for all authorities and licensed drivers?

Perry Richardson

Aug 182 min read

Could Glasgow Taxis‘ instant QR code taxi feedback system work for operators and local authorities in other UK cities?

Could Glasgow Taxis‘ instant QR code taxi feedback system work for operators and local authorities in other UK cities?

Could Glasgow Taxis‘ instant QR code taxi feedback system work for operators and local authorities in other UK cities?

Perry Richardson

Aug 152 min read

NEW CONSULTATION: How local authorities could shape the rollout of driverless taxi and private hire vehicle services

NEW CONSULTATION: How local authorities could shape the rollout of driverless taxi and private hire vehicle services

NEW CONSULTATION: How local authorities could shape the rollout of driverless taxi and private hire vehicle services

Perry Richardson

Jul 252 min read

High cost of data control may price councils out of the mandatory taxi CCTV market

High cost of data control may price councils out of the mandatory taxi CCTV market

High cost of data control may price councils out of the mandatory taxi CCTV market

Perry Richardson

Jul 242 min read

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

Perry Richardson

May 262 min read

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Perry Richardson

May 152 min read

Survey reveals most taxi and private hire vehicle drivers feel local authorities DON’T LISTEN to driver concerns

Survey reveals most taxi and private hire vehicle drivers feel local authorities DON’T LISTEN to driver concerns

Survey reveals most taxi and private hire vehicle drivers feel local authorities DON’T LISTEN to driver concerns

Perry Richardson

Mar 112 min read

SEND TAXI SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Industry expert calls for less focus on cost-cutting and more emphasis on quality

SEND TAXI SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Industry expert calls for less focus on cost-cutting and more emphasis on quality

SEND TAXI SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Industry expert calls for less focus on cost-cutting and more emphasis on quality

Perry Richardson

Jan 22 min read

How does Wolverhampton's dominance in private hire vehicle licensing match up to other authorities?

How does Wolverhampton's dominance in private hire vehicle licensing match up to other authorities?

How does Wolverhampton's dominance in private hire vehicle licensing match up to other authorities?

Perry Richardson

Sep 18, 20241 min read

WHERE ARE THE GRANTS? Are local authorities doing enough to support greener taxi options?

WHERE ARE THE GRANTS? Are local authorities doing enough to support greener taxi options?

WHERE ARE THE GRANTS? Are local authorities doing enough to support greener taxi options?

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20242 min read

Enhanced taxi marshal scheme to boost safety on Northampton nights out

Enhanced taxi marshal scheme to boost safety on Northampton nights out

Enhanced taxi marshal scheme to boost safety on Northampton nights out

Perry Richardson

May 25, 20241 min read

Annual statistical survey data used to evaluate local authority taxi guidance uptake, says DfT

Annual statistical survey data used to evaluate local authority taxi guidance uptake, says DfT

Annual statistical survey data used to evaluate local authority taxi guidance uptake, says DfT

Perry Richardson

Feb 11, 20242 min read

How are taxi tariffs proposed and set by local authorities?

How are taxi tariffs proposed and set by local authorities?

How are taxi tariffs proposed and set by local authorities?

Perry Richardson

Jan 17, 20242 min read

Elmbridge Borough Council seeks public input on taxi service levels in the region

Elmbridge Borough Council seeks public input on taxi service levels in the region

Elmbridge Borough Council seeks public input on taxi service levels in the region

Perry Richardson

Jan 9, 20241 min read

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