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‘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 103 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 303 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 252 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 152 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 31 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 253 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 192 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 112 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 292 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 231 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 222 min read

A DIVIDED TAXI TRADE OPINION: Should private hire vehicles be allowed signage?

A DIVIDED TAXI TRADE OPINION: Should private hire vehicles be allowed signage?

A DIVIDED TAXI TRADE OPINION: Should private hire vehicles be allowed signage?

Perry Richardson

Aug 182 min read

Call for inquiry into reinstating private hire vehicle congestion charge exemption in London

Call for inquiry into reinstating private hire vehicle congestion charge exemption in London

Call for inquiry into reinstating private hire vehicle congestion charge exemption in London

Perry Richardson

Aug 182 min read

“I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING”: Union backs private hire driver’s urgent legal challenge over TfL licence delays

“I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING”: Union backs private hire driver’s urgent legal challenge over TfL licence delays

“I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING”: Union backs private hire driver’s urgent legal challenge over TfL licence delays

Perry Richardson

Aug 92 min read

Private hire drivers fight back as Congestion Charge discount for electric vehicles set to end

Private hire drivers fight back as Congestion Charge discount for electric vehicles set to end

Private hire drivers fight back as Congestion Charge discount for electric vehicles set to end

Perry Richardson

Jul 292 min read

Out-of-area Wolverhampton private hire vehicle caught with illegal tyres at Liverpool Airport

Out-of-area Wolverhampton private hire vehicle caught with illegal tyres at Liverpool Airport

Out-of-area Wolverhampton private hire vehicle caught with illegal tyres at Liverpool Airport

Perry Richardson

Jul 281 min read

Digital ride-hailing platforms: Are new regulations needed to maintain standards?

Digital ride-hailing platforms: Are new regulations needed to maintain standards?

Digital ride-hailing platforms: Are new regulations needed to maintain standards?

Perry Richardson

Jul 273 min read

Portsmouth councillors agree on push to tighten rules on out-of-area private hire drivers

Portsmouth councillors agree on push to tighten rules on out-of-area private hire drivers

Portsmouth councillors agree on push to tighten rules on out-of-area private hire drivers

Perry Richardson

Jul 252 min read

No date yet for VAT decision on private hire vehicles says Exchequer Secretary as industry waits for clarity

No date yet for VAT decision on private hire vehicles says Exchequer Secretary as industry waits for clarity

No date yet for VAT decision on private hire vehicles says Exchequer Secretary as industry waits for clarity

Perry Richardson

Jul 212 min read

Manchester Airport’s private hire policy branded ‘unfair’ as Oldham drivers call for urgent reform

Manchester Airport’s private hire policy branded ‘unfair’ as Oldham drivers call for urgent reform

Manchester Airport’s private hire policy branded ‘unfair’ as Oldham drivers call for urgent reform

Perry Richardson

Jul 32 min read

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