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TfL defends private hire driver licence fees amid concerns over rising costs and application delays

TfL defends private hire driver licence fees amid concerns over rising costs and application delays

TfL defends private hire driver licence fees amid concerns over rising costs and application delays

Perry Richardson

2 hours ago2 min read

TfL still ‘actively considering’ when a London taxi is legally hired, Mayor tells Assembly

TfL still ‘actively considering’ when a London taxi is legally hired, Mayor tells Assembly

TfL still ‘actively considering’ when a London taxi is legally hired, Mayor tells Assembly

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

‘BEST PLACED’: Taxi trade urged to lead recruitment drive for new Knowledge applicants as Mayor of London warns over black cab driver decline

‘BEST PLACED’: Taxi trade urged to lead recruitment drive for new Knowledge applicants as Mayor of London warns over black cab driver decline

‘BEST PLACED’: Taxi trade urged to lead recruitment drive for new Knowledge applicants as Mayor of London warns over black cab driver decline

Perry Richardson

3 days ago2 min read

Mayor of London defends Knowledge funding model as taxi training costs remain with applicants

Mayor of London defends Knowledge funding model as taxi training costs remain with applicants

Mayor of London defends Knowledge funding model as taxi training costs remain with applicants

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

POINT OF HIRE: London Assembly member questions TfL’s understanding of when a taxi hire legally begins

POINT OF HIRE: London Assembly member questions TfL’s understanding of when a taxi hire legally begins

POINT OF HIRE: London Assembly member questions TfL’s understanding of when a taxi hire legally begins

Perry Richardson

May 223 min read

FREENOW Q&A: TfL Taxi Action Plan needs to deliver stronger financial support

FREENOW Q&A: TfL Taxi Action Plan needs to deliver stronger financial support

FREENOW Q&A: TfL Taxi Action Plan needs to deliver stronger financial support

Perry Richardson

Apr 103 min read

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

Perry Richardson

Apr 93 min read

TfL taxi and private hire Goodwill Scheme for delayed licences could exceed £4.8m payout

TfL taxi and private hire Goodwill Scheme for delayed licences could exceed £4.8m payout

TfL taxi and private hire Goodwill Scheme for delayed licences could exceed £4.8m payout

Perry Richardson

Apr 72 min read

NEW BLACK TAXI APP RULES: “Passengers reasonably expect that once a booking is accepted, the driver will attend” says Mayor of London

NEW BLACK TAXI APP RULES: “Passengers reasonably expect that once a booking is accepted, the driver will attend” says Mayor of London

NEW BLACK TAXI APP RULES: “Passengers reasonably expect that once a booking is accepted, the driver will attend” says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Mar 313 min read

TfL applies same passenger safety standards across taxi and private hire sector, Mayor confirms

TfL applies same passenger safety standards across taxi and private hire sector, Mayor confirms

TfL applies same passenger safety standards across taxi and private hire sector, Mayor confirms

Perry Richardson

Mar 182 min read

Mayor of London says legislative change needed to address cross-border private hire working that limits local regulatory oversight

Mayor of London says legislative change needed to address cross-border private hire working that limits local regulatory oversight

Mayor of London says legislative change needed to address cross-border private hire working that limits local regulatory oversight

Perry Richardson

Mar 72 min read

Assembly Member urges Mayor of London to widen AI taskforce remit to include robo-ridehail risk to cabbies' jobs

Assembly Member urges Mayor of London to widen AI taskforce remit to include robo-ridehail risk to cabbies' jobs

Assembly Member urges Mayor of London to widen AI taskforce remit to include robo-ridehail risk to cabbies' jobs

Perry Richardson

Feb 142 min read

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

Feb 102 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

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