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MAYOR OF LONDON: “The taxi trade has been very clear that taxi access is a key priority”

MAYOR OF LONDON: “The taxi trade has been very clear that taxi access is a key priority”

MAYOR OF LONDON: “The taxi trade has been very clear that taxi access is a key priority”

Perry Richardson

Mar 18, 20252 min read

STICKY TOPIC: Should suburban London Yellow Badge taxi drivers be allowed to take app hails in Green Badge areas?

STICKY TOPIC: Should suburban London Yellow Badge taxi drivers be allowed to take app hails in Green Badge areas?

STICKY TOPIC: Should suburban London Yellow Badge taxi drivers be allowed to take app hails in Green Badge areas?

Perry Richardson

Mar 17, 20252 min read

BLACK TAXIS vs PRIVATE HIRE: Who’s winning in the London market?

BLACK TAXIS vs PRIVATE HIRE: Who’s winning in the London market?

BLACK TAXIS vs PRIVATE HIRE: Who’s winning in the London market?

Perry Richardson

Mar 17, 20253 min read

IWGB Union calls for TfL to issue temporary private hire licences to address 'totally unacceptable' delays

IWGB Union calls for TfL to issue temporary private hire licences to address 'totally unacceptable' delays

IWGB Union calls for TfL to issue temporary private hire licences to address 'totally unacceptable' delays

Perry Richardson

Mar 16, 20252 min read

Red Route camera fines continue to hit London taxi drivers waiting for passengers and popping into shops

Red Route camera fines continue to hit London taxi drivers waiting for passengers and popping into shops

Red Route camera fines continue to hit London taxi drivers waiting for passengers and popping into shops

Perry Richardson

Mar 14, 20252 min read

TfL identified over 60 cases of illegal taxi and private hire activity at Heathrow, confirms Mayor of London

TfL identified over 60 cases of illegal taxi and private hire activity at Heathrow, confirms Mayor of London

TfL identified over 60 cases of illegal taxi and private hire activity at Heathrow, confirms Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Mar 12, 20252 min read

London taxi drivers urged to stay on top of DBS payments to avoid disruptions and added expense

London taxi drivers urged to stay on top of DBS payments to avoid disruptions and added expense

London taxi drivers urged to stay on top of DBS payments to avoid disruptions and added expense

Perry Richardson

Mar 11, 20252 min read

Honouring Women in Service: Taxi Charity hosts historic event at RAF Club

Honouring Women in Service: Taxi Charity hosts historic event at RAF Club

Honouring Women in Service: Taxi Charity hosts historic event at RAF Club

Perry Richardson

Mar 11, 20252 min read

Taxi association pushing for ‘TAX-FREE LOANS’ for cabs as plug-in taxi grant is cut again

Taxi association pushing for ‘TAX-FREE LOANS’ for cabs as plug-in taxi grant is cut again

Taxi association pushing for ‘TAX-FREE LOANS’ for cabs as plug-in taxi grant is cut again

Perry Richardson

Mar 10, 20252 min read

Mayor of London backed VAT exemption for wheelchair accessible taxis

Mayor of London backed VAT exemption for wheelchair accessible taxis

Mayor of London backed VAT exemption for wheelchair accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Mar 9, 20252 min read

TfL pedicab licensing in London shouldn’t mean an influx of willing drivers, suggests LTDA rep

TfL pedicab licensing in London shouldn’t mean an influx of willing drivers, suggests LTDA rep

TfL pedicab licensing in London shouldn’t mean an influx of willing drivers, suggests LTDA rep

Perry Richardson

Mar 9, 20252 min read

TfL updating Knowledge ‘Blue Book’ and will work with trade to ‘raise awareness of taxi driving as a career choice’ says Mayor

TfL updating Knowledge ‘Blue Book’ and will work with trade to ‘raise awareness of taxi driving as a career choice’ says Mayor

TfL updating Knowledge ‘Blue Book’ and will work with trade to ‘raise awareness of taxi driving as a career choice’ says Mayor

Perry Richardson

Mar 8, 20252 min read

TfL’s ‘financial position’ means no fresh taxi delicensing funding likely, confirms Mayor of London

TfL’s ‘financial position’ means no fresh taxi delicensing funding likely, confirms Mayor of London

TfL’s ‘financial position’ means no fresh taxi delicensing funding likely, confirms Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Mar 7, 20252 min read

Government ‘considering options’ to tighten rules as MP raises question over out-of-area TfL Uber drivers

Government ‘considering options’ to tighten rules as MP raises question over out-of-area TfL Uber drivers

Government ‘considering options’ to tighten rules as MP raises question over out-of-area TfL Uber drivers

Perry Richardson

Mar 5, 20251 min read

London’s Taxi Knowledge: Is TfL’s new 6,000-point list a simplified test or the same challenge?

London’s Taxi Knowledge: Is TfL’s new 6,000-point list a simplified test or the same challenge?

London’s Taxi Knowledge: Is TfL’s new 6,000-point list a simplified test or the same challenge?

Perry Richardson

Mar 4, 20254 min read

Knowledge of London taxi test overhauled as TfL releases new 6,000 points list applicants must learn

Knowledge of London taxi test overhauled as TfL releases new 6,000 points list applicants must learn

Knowledge of London taxi test overhauled as TfL releases new 6,000 points list applicants must learn

Perry Richardson

Mar 3, 20252 min read

Historic WWII bunker transformed to create VE Day commemorative gin supporting Taxi Charity war veterans

Historic WWII bunker transformed to create VE Day commemorative gin supporting Taxi Charity war veterans

Historic WWII bunker transformed to create VE Day commemorative gin supporting Taxi Charity war veterans

Perry Richardson

Mar 3, 20252 min read

Used black cab market subdued but shifting as diesel taxi supply tightens

Used black cab market subdued but shifting as diesel taxi supply tightens

Used black cab market subdued but shifting as diesel taxi supply tightens

Perry Richardson

Mar 2, 20251 min read

TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing

TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing

TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing

Perry Richardson

Mar 1, 20253 min read

MP warns 40% of taxis and private hire vehicles examined in London police operation had illegal ‘Ghost Plates’

MP warns 40% of taxis and private hire vehicles examined in London police operation had illegal ‘Ghost Plates’

MP warns 40% of taxis and private hire vehicles examined in London police operation had illegal ‘Ghost Plates’

Perry Richardson

Feb 28, 20252 min read

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