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Private hire taskforce ‘risks becoming a talking shop while drivers continue to struggle to make a living’, warns drivers’ union

Private hire taskforce ‘risks becoming a talking shop while drivers continue to struggle to make a living’, warns drivers’ union

Private hire taskforce ‘risks becoming a talking shop while drivers continue to struggle to make a living’, warns drivers’ union

Perry Richardson

3 days ago2 min read

Mayor of London updates on plans for private hire vehicle taskforce to improve driver welfare

Mayor of London updates on plans for private hire vehicle taskforce to improve driver welfare

Mayor of London updates on plans for private hire vehicle taskforce to improve driver welfare

Perry Richardson

Feb 62 min read

Mayor of London dangles longer vehicle age limits and charge exemptions as levers to lure wheelchair friendly PHVs

Mayor of London dangles longer vehicle age limits and charge exemptions as levers to lure wheelchair friendly PHVs

Mayor of London dangles longer vehicle age limits and charge exemptions as levers to lure wheelchair friendly PHVs

Perry Richardson

Jan 253 min read

TfL can only encourage, not compel, councils to allow taxis access to restricted streets despite driver investment in electric cabs

TfL can only encourage, not compel, councils to allow taxis access to restricted streets despite driver investment in electric cabs

TfL can only encourage, not compel, councils to allow taxis access to restricted streets despite driver investment in electric cabs

Perry Richardson

Jan 72 min read

TAXI ACCESS: Mayor of London reiterates TfL guidance on taxi access as Holborn road restrictions remain under scrutiny

TAXI ACCESS: Mayor of London reiterates TfL guidance on taxi access as Holborn road restrictions remain under scrutiny

TAXI ACCESS: Mayor of London reiterates TfL guidance on taxi access as Holborn road restrictions remain under scrutiny

Perry Richardson

Jan 53 min read

CAPACITY RETAINED: Mayor of London defends taxi rank changes amid concerns over shelter removals

CAPACITY RETAINED: Mayor of London defends taxi rank changes amid concerns over shelter removals

CAPACITY RETAINED: Mayor of London defends taxi rank changes amid concerns over shelter removals

Perry Richardson

Jan 43 min read

COULD IT HAPPEN? Manchester taxi grant scheme sets benchmark for potential future black cab support in London

COULD IT HAPPEN? Manchester taxi grant scheme sets benchmark for potential future black cab support in London

COULD IT HAPPEN? Manchester taxi grant scheme sets benchmark for potential future black cab support in London

Perry Richardson

Dec 22, 20253 min read

Taxi and private hire access links key to Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans, Mayor of London confirms

Taxi and private hire access links key to Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans, Mayor of London confirms

Taxi and private hire access links key to Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans, Mayor of London confirms

Perry Richardson

Dec 19, 20252 min read

Mayor says TfL are aware of legal gap when it comes to London taxis booked via apps

Mayor says TfL are aware of legal gap when it comes to London taxis booked via apps

Mayor says TfL are aware of legal gap when it comes to London taxis booked via apps

Perry Richardson

Dec 18, 20252 min read

Mayor of London pledges to work with taxi trade to minimise the impact of driverless vehicles as policy develops

Mayor of London pledges to work with taxi trade to minimise the impact of driverless vehicles as policy develops

Mayor of London pledges to work with taxi trade to minimise the impact of driverless vehicles as policy develops

Perry Richardson

Dec 17, 20253 min read

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20253 min read

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

Perry Richardson

Nov 25, 20253 min read

Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan released raising fresh operational questions for taxi and PHV trade

Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan released raising fresh operational questions for taxi and PHV trade

Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan released raising fresh operational questions for taxi and PHV trade

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20253 min read

TfL takes in over £630,000 from private hire English language and SERU assessments in 2025

TfL takes in over £630,000 from private hire English language and SERU assessments in 2025

TfL takes in over £630,000 from private hire English language and SERU assessments in 2025

Perry Richardson

Nov 2, 20252 min read

Oxford Street daytime car and motorbike use WILL be enforced, says Mayor of London

Oxford Street daytime car and motorbike use WILL be enforced, says Mayor of London

Oxford Street daytime car and motorbike use WILL be enforced, says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Oct 31, 20251 min read

Mayor of London outlines reasons AGAINST reopening Trafalgar Square bus lane route to taxis

Mayor of London outlines reasons AGAINST reopening Trafalgar Square bus lane route to taxis

Mayor of London outlines reasons AGAINST reopening Trafalgar Square bus lane route to taxis

Perry Richardson

Oct 21, 20252 min read

London meets legal air pollution limits for first time as taxi industry calls for stronger EV support

London meets legal air pollution limits for first time as taxi industry calls for stronger EV support

London meets legal air pollution limits for first time as taxi industry calls for stronger EV support

Perry Richardson

Oct 2, 20252 min read

Mayor of London responds to ongoing concerns over TfL taxi and private hire licence delays

Mayor of London responds to ongoing concerns over TfL taxi and private hire licence delays

Mayor of London responds to ongoing concerns over TfL taxi and private hire licence delays

Perry Richardson

Sep 29, 20252 min read

Mayor of London asked why delivery vehicles get access to some bus lanes that taxis don’t

Mayor of London asked why delivery vehicles get access to some bus lanes that taxis don’t

Mayor of London asked why delivery vehicles get access to some bus lanes that taxis don’t

Perry Richardson

Sep 27, 20252 min read

Mayor of London’s Oxford Street takeover could hit taxi trade hard as access concerns grow

Mayor of London’s Oxford Street takeover could hit taxi trade hard as access concerns grow

Mayor of London’s Oxford Street takeover could hit taxi trade hard as access concerns grow

Perry Richardson

Sep 19, 20252 min read

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