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TfL stops short of naming private hire firms operating exclusively to London licensing standards

TfL stops short of naming private hire firms operating exclusively to London licensing standards

TfL stops short of naming private hire firms operating exclusively to London licensing standards

Perry Richardson

Aug 122 min read

‘STAGGERING INCOMPETENCE’: TfL taxi and PHV licensing delays spark political row as Conservative MP slams £7.6m goodwill payments

‘STAGGERING INCOMPETENCE’: TfL taxi and PHV licensing delays spark political row as Conservative MP slams £7.6m goodwill payments

‘STAGGERING INCOMPETENCE’: TfL taxi and PHV licensing delays spark political row as Conservative MP slams £7.6m goodwill payments

Perry Richardson

Aug 42 min read

TfL backs government plans for national operator database as cross-border licensing faces fresh scrutiny from the Mayor of London

TfL backs government plans for national operator database as cross-border licensing faces fresh scrutiny from the Mayor of London

TfL backs government plans for national operator database as cross-border licensing faces fresh scrutiny from the Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Jul 302 min read

Mayor says TfL’s taxi and PHV licensing service has now recovered after 2024 cyber incident

Mayor says TfL’s taxi and PHV licensing service has now recovered after 2024 cyber incident

Mayor says TfL’s taxi and PHV licensing service has now recovered after 2024 cyber incident

Perry Richardson

Jul 273 min read

Mayor says London black cabs offer ‘unique service’ that autonomous vehicles may struggle to replicate

Mayor says London black cabs offer ‘unique service’ that autonomous vehicles may struggle to replicate

Mayor says London black cabs offer ‘unique service’ that autonomous vehicles may struggle to replicate

Perry Richardson

Jul 272 min read

HUGE REVIEW: Mayor of London asks TfL to review iconic black cab turning circle rule in bid to cut taxi costs

HUGE REVIEW: Mayor of London asks TfL to review iconic black cab turning circle rule in bid to cut taxi costs

HUGE REVIEW: Mayor of London asks TfL to review iconic black cab turning circle rule in bid to cut taxi costs

Perry Richardson

Jul 203 min read

CROSS-BORDER IDENTITY: Mayor of London asked whether TfL will identify private hire firms using only TfL-licensed drivers to passengers

CROSS-BORDER IDENTITY: Mayor of London asked whether TfL will identify private hire firms using only TfL-licensed drivers to passengers

CROSS-BORDER IDENTITY: Mayor of London asked whether TfL will identify private hire firms using only TfL-licensed drivers to passengers

Perry Richardson

Jul 132 min read

Mayor of London to face fresh scrutiny over black cab turning circle comments as London Assembly questions apparent taxi policy U-turn

Mayor of London to face fresh scrutiny over black cab turning circle comments as London Assembly questions apparent taxi policy U-turn

Mayor of London to face fresh scrutiny over black cab turning circle comments as London Assembly questions apparent taxi policy U-turn

Perry Richardson

Jul 122 min read

‘Show them my email’: Assembly Member reveals disabled traveller forced to prove right to TfL-funded taxi as Mayor of London responds

‘Show them my email’: Assembly Member reveals disabled traveller forced to prove right to TfL-funded taxi as Mayor of London responds

‘Show them my email’: Assembly Member reveals disabled traveller forced to prove right to TfL-funded taxi as Mayor of London responds

Perry Richardson

Jul 82 min read

Mayor of London reveals Heathrow Airport never consulted TfL before pulling plug on taxi charging points at rank

Mayor of London reveals Heathrow Airport never consulted TfL before pulling plug on taxi charging points at rank

Mayor of London reveals Heathrow Airport never consulted TfL before pulling plug on taxi charging points at rank

Perry Richardson

Jun 272 min read

Autonomous vehicle threat to 120,000 London private hire drivers raised as Mayor warns change ‘could be automated’

Autonomous vehicle threat to 120,000 London private hire drivers raised as Mayor warns change ‘could be automated’

Autonomous vehicle threat to 120,000 London private hire drivers raised as Mayor warns change ‘could be automated’

Perry Richardson

Jun 223 min read

TfL goodwill payments for licensing delays top 16,500 as Mayor faces pressure over private hire driver backlog compensation

TfL goodwill payments for licensing delays top 16,500 as Mayor faces pressure over private hire driver backlog compensation

TfL goodwill payments for licensing delays top 16,500 as Mayor faces pressure over private hire driver backlog compensation

Perry Richardson

Jun 212 min read

“Nothing is off the table”: Watch Mayor of London question whether black cab turning circle rule is still needed as taxi costs soar

“Nothing is off the table”: Watch Mayor of London question whether black cab turning circle rule is still needed as taxi costs soar

“Nothing is off the table”: Watch Mayor of London question whether black cab turning circle rule is still needed as taxi costs soar

Perry Richardson

Jun 202 min read

Mayor of London to face scrutiny over Heathrow Airport's planned removal of black cab EV charging at feeder park

Mayor of London to face scrutiny over Heathrow Airport's planned removal of black cab EV charging at feeder park

Mayor of London to face scrutiny over Heathrow Airport's planned removal of black cab EV charging at feeder park

Perry Richardson

Jun 52 min read

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

Jun 22 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

May 312 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

May 302 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

May 293 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

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