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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

‘Suspicious’ licensed private hire vehicle seized in Accrington drugs bust

‘Suspicious’ licensed private hire vehicle seized in Accrington drugs bust

‘Suspicious’ licensed private hire vehicle seized in Accrington drugs bust

Perry Richardson

Feb 21 min read

TfL restricts passenger capacity on some 7-seat private hire vehicles with limited kerbside access

TfL restricts passenger capacity on some 7-seat private hire vehicles with limited kerbside access

TfL restricts passenger capacity on some 7-seat private hire vehicles with limited kerbside access

Perry Richardson

Jan 92 min read

London Congestion Charge now applies to electric private hire vehicles

London Congestion Charge now applies to electric private hire vehicles

London Congestion Charge now applies to electric private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

Jan 32 min read

Uber reveals that service fees can reach up to 49% in updated driver terms

Uber reveals that service fees can reach up to 49% in updated driver terms

Uber reveals that service fees can reach up to 49% in updated driver terms

Perry Richardson

Dec 22, 20252 min read

Driver shame as FOUR Bristol private hire drivers busted for failing to provide accurate driver details after speeding raps

Driver shame as FOUR Bristol private hire drivers busted for failing to provide accurate driver details after speeding raps

Driver shame as FOUR Bristol private hire drivers busted for failing to provide accurate driver details after speeding raps

Perry Richardson

Dec 10, 20252 min read

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20255 min read

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

Perry Richardson

Nov 26, 20254 min read

PHV VAT CONFIRMED: Chancellor Reeves applies VAT expansion to all private hire trips in today’s Autumn Budget

PHV VAT CONFIRMED: Chancellor Reeves applies VAT expansion to all private hire trips in today’s Autumn Budget

PHV VAT CONFIRMED: Chancellor Reeves applies VAT expansion to all private hire trips in today’s Autumn Budget

Perry Richardson

Nov 26, 20255 min read

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

Perry Richardson

Nov 10, 20253 min read

RESTRICTED private hire driver licences can help councils, but consistency and quality matters

RESTRICTED private hire driver licences can help councils, but consistency and quality matters

RESTRICTED private hire driver licences can help councils, but consistency and quality matters

Perry Richardson

Oct 30, 20253 min read

DfT guidance urges caution on private hire vehicle plate exemptions for executive hire cars

DfT guidance urges caution on private hire vehicle plate exemptions for executive hire cars

DfT guidance urges caution on private hire vehicle plate exemptions for executive hire cars

Perry Richardson

Oct 25, 20252 min read

HOT ON ENFORCEMENT: TfL carry out over 36,000 taxi and private hire vehicle checks in 2025 so far

HOT ON ENFORCEMENT: TfL carry out over 36,000 taxi and private hire vehicle checks in 2025 so far

HOT ON ENFORCEMENT: TfL carry out over 36,000 taxi and private hire vehicle checks in 2025 so far

Perry Richardson

Oct 15, 20252 min read

Warning issued by TfL over ‘fast-track’ private hire licensing scams targeting minicab applicants in London

Warning issued by TfL over ‘fast-track’ private hire licensing scams targeting minicab applicants in London

Warning issued by TfL over ‘fast-track’ private hire licensing scams targeting minicab applicants in London

Perry Richardson

Oct 3, 20251 min read

VAT ON PRIVATE HIRE FARES: What taxi drivers are saying on the ranks

VAT ON PRIVATE HIRE FARES: What taxi drivers are saying on the ranks

VAT ON PRIVATE HIRE FARES: What taxi drivers are saying on the ranks

Perry Richardson

Sep 25, 20253 min read

TfL private hire driver licensing delays continue to plague over 100 members, warns union

TfL private hire driver licensing delays continue to plague over 100 members, warns union

TfL private hire driver licensing delays continue to plague over 100 members, warns union

Perry Richardson

Sep 19, 20252 min read

Highland Council considers mandatory knowledge testing for private hire drivers

Highland Council considers mandatory knowledge testing for private hire drivers

Highland Council considers mandatory knowledge testing for private hire drivers

Perry Richardson

Sep 11, 20252 min read

BALLOON-ING PROBLEM: Private hire driver arrested after being caught inhaling NOS behind the wheel

BALLOON-ING PROBLEM: Private hire driver arrested after being caught inhaling NOS behind the wheel

BALLOON-ING PROBLEM: Private hire driver arrested after being caught inhaling NOS behind the wheel

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20252 min read

Liverpool City Council licensed private hire driver convicted for refusing assistance dog

Liverpool City Council licensed private hire driver convicted for refusing assistance dog

Liverpool City Council licensed private hire driver convicted for refusing assistance dog

Perry Richardson

Aug 23, 20251 min read

London private hire vehicle driver cleared of reckless driving accusation after CCTV disproves passenger claim

London private hire vehicle driver cleared of reckless driving accusation after CCTV disproves passenger claim

London private hire vehicle driver cleared of reckless driving accusation after CCTV disproves passenger claim

Perry Richardson

Aug 22, 20252 min read

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