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INACTION PLAN: Sharp decline in London taxi numbers sparks overdue scrutiny of TfL’s sector strategy

INACTION PLAN: Sharp decline in London taxi numbers sparks overdue scrutiny of TfL’s sector strategy

INACTION PLAN: Sharp decline in London taxi numbers sparks overdue scrutiny of TfL’s sector strategy

Perry Richardson

May 16, 20255 min read

Unions call for TfL Action Plan to place cap on private hire vehicle numbers as driver earnings plummet

Unions call for TfL Action Plan to place cap on private hire vehicle numbers as driver earnings plummet

Unions call for TfL Action Plan to place cap on private hire vehicle numbers as driver earnings plummet

Perry Richardson

May 16, 20252 min read

Uber and other private hire drivers face renewed delays and lost income amid TfL licensing problems

Uber and other private hire drivers face renewed delays and lost income amid TfL licensing problems

Uber and other private hire drivers face renewed delays and lost income amid TfL licensing problems

Perry Richardson

May 13, 20251 min read

How private hire over-supply impacts London’s black taxi services and why a cap is becoming increasingly vital

How private hire over-supply impacts London’s black taxi services and why a cap is becoming increasingly vital

How private hire over-supply impacts London’s black taxi services and why a cap is becoming increasingly vital

Perry Richardson

May 12, 20252 min read

TfL’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan faces industry scrutiny at City Hall hearing this week

TfL’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan faces industry scrutiny at City Hall hearing this week

TfL’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan faces industry scrutiny at City Hall hearing this week

Perry Richardson

May 12, 20252 min read

OVER-SATURATED: Taxi chairman calls for urgent action from TfL over private hire vehicle numbers in London

OVER-SATURATED: Taxi chairman calls for urgent action from TfL over private hire vehicle numbers in London

OVER-SATURATED: Taxi chairman calls for urgent action from TfL over private hire vehicle numbers in London

Perry Richardson

May 11, 20251 min read

LTDA clears up confusion over Heathrow taxi rank warden scheme costs

LTDA clears up confusion over Heathrow taxi rank warden scheme costs

LTDA clears up confusion over Heathrow taxi rank warden scheme costs

Perry Richardson

May 11, 20252 min read

Choose Taxi campaign launched to boost London cab use and tackle negative headlines

Choose Taxi campaign launched to boost London cab use and tackle negative headlines

Choose Taxi campaign launched to boost London cab use and tackle negative headlines

Perry Richardson

May 11, 20252 min read

TAXI CHARITY: WWII veterans honoured during five-day Dutch Liberation visit

TAXI CHARITY: WWII veterans honoured during five-day Dutch Liberation visit

TAXI CHARITY: WWII veterans honoured during five-day Dutch Liberation visit

Perry Richardson

May 11, 20253 min read

Majority of taxi drivers targeted by ‘CRASH FOR CASH’ fraudsters in three key urban cities, exclusive new insurance data reveals

Majority of taxi drivers targeted by ‘CRASH FOR CASH’ fraudsters in three key urban cities, exclusive new insurance data reveals

Majority of taxi drivers targeted by ‘CRASH FOR CASH’ fraudsters in three key urban cities, exclusive new insurance data reveals

Perry Richardson

May 10, 20253 min read

LONDON TAXI DRIVER’S LEGAL ORDEAL: Police record incident charge on DBS despite case being dropped causing licensing issues

LONDON TAXI DRIVER’S LEGAL ORDEAL: Police record incident charge on DBS despite case being dropped causing licensing issues

LONDON TAXI DRIVER’S LEGAL ORDEAL: Police record incident charge on DBS despite case being dropped causing licensing issues

Perry Richardson

May 10, 20252 min read

What would a private hire vehicle cap mean for passengers and drivers in London?

What would a private hire vehicle cap mean for passengers and drivers in London?

What would a private hire vehicle cap mean for passengers and drivers in London?

Perry Richardson

May 9, 20252 min read

Mayor responds to call for modern Taxi and Bus Driver Hubs with limited plans

Mayor responds to call for modern Taxi and Bus Driver Hubs with limited plans

Mayor responds to call for modern Taxi and Bus Driver Hubs with limited plans

Perry Richardson

May 9, 20251 min read

Union calls for London private hire licence cap and stronger TfL ridehail app regulation

Union calls for London private hire licence cap and stronger TfL ridehail app regulation

Union calls for London private hire licence cap and stronger TfL ridehail app regulation

Perry Richardson

May 8, 20252 min read

Royal honour awarded to Taxi Charity’s Dick Goodwin in the Netherlands

Royal honour awarded to Taxi Charity’s Dick Goodwin in the Netherlands

Royal honour awarded to Taxi Charity’s Dick Goodwin in the Netherlands

Perry Richardson

May 8, 20252 min read

Heathrow warns London taxi drivers over illegal Newall Road stops with threat of Tag and Boost suspensions

Heathrow warns London taxi drivers over illegal Newall Road stops with threat of Tag and Boost suspensions

Heathrow warns London taxi drivers over illegal Newall Road stops with threat of Tag and Boost suspensions

Perry Richardson

May 8, 20252 min read

London taxi driver pleads guilty to using black cab in cocaine supply operation

London taxi driver pleads guilty to using black cab in cocaine supply operation

London taxi driver pleads guilty to using black cab in cocaine supply operation

Perry Richardson

May 6, 20251 min read

London road closures and TfL travel advice ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary events

London road closures and TfL travel advice ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary events

London road closures and TfL travel advice ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary events

Perry Richardson

May 5, 20252 min read

‘HEFTY SURCHARGE’: Airport drop-off hike adds pressure to private hire industry, says Blacklane boss

‘HEFTY SURCHARGE’: Airport drop-off hike adds pressure to private hire industry, says Blacklane boss

‘HEFTY SURCHARGE’: Airport drop-off hike adds pressure to private hire industry, says Blacklane boss

Perry Richardson

May 2, 20251 min read

Gatwick Airport increases forecourt drop-off charge from 2 May

Gatwick Airport increases forecourt drop-off charge from 2 May

Gatwick Airport increases forecourt drop-off charge from 2 May

Perry Richardson

Apr 30, 20252 min read

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