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School transport cabbie admitted using unlicensed replacement vehicle after licensed taxi broke down

School transport cabbie admitted using unlicensed replacement vehicle after licensed taxi broke down

School transport cabbie admitted using unlicensed replacement vehicle after licensed taxi broke down

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

Unlicensed school run taxi driver caught five times before prosecution leads to nearly £2,700 penalty

Unlicensed school run taxi driver caught five times before prosecution leads to nearly £2,700 penalty

Unlicensed school run taxi driver caught five times before prosecution leads to nearly £2,700 penalty

Perry Richardson

Jun 112 min read

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

Perry Richardson

Jun 73 min read

WESTMINSTER DEBATE: School run debate deepens as MPs discuss lack of adapted vehicles and safeguarding gaps

WESTMINSTER DEBATE: School run debate deepens as MPs discuss lack of adapted vehicles and safeguarding gaps

WESTMINSTER DEBATE: School run debate deepens as MPs discuss lack of adapted vehicles and safeguarding gaps

Perry Richardson

Jun 63 min read

Taxi shortages force East Ayrshire Council to consider buying its own accessible ‘Uber for buses’ minibus fleet

Taxi shortages force East Ayrshire Council to consider buying its own accessible ‘Uber for buses’ minibus fleet

Taxi shortages force East Ayrshire Council to consider buying its own accessible ‘Uber for buses’ minibus fleet

Perry Richardson

May 263 min read

School run dual licensed taxi driver SUSPENDED THREE-MONTHS after carrying too many passengers in wrong vehicle

School run dual licensed taxi driver SUSPENDED THREE-MONTHS after carrying too many passengers in wrong vehicle

School run dual licensed taxi driver SUSPENDED THREE-MONTHS after carrying too many passengers in wrong vehicle

Perry Richardson

May 222 min read

POCKETED THOUSANDS: Dual licensed taxi driver loses licence over £3,282 school run invoice fraud

POCKETED THOUSANDS: Dual licensed taxi driver loses licence over £3,282 school run invoice fraud

POCKETED THOUSANDS: Dual licensed taxi driver loses licence over £3,282 school run invoice fraud

Perry Richardson

May 43 min read

CHILDREN ONBOARD: School run PHV found operating with expired licence plates in Avon and Somerset

CHILDREN ONBOARD: School run PHV found operating with expired licence plates in Avon and Somerset

CHILDREN ONBOARD: School run PHV found operating with expired licence plates in Avon and Somerset

Perry Richardson

Apr 301 min read

Can out-of-area taxi drivers in Scotland offer short-term relief as school transport pressures deepen?

Can out-of-area taxi drivers in Scotland offer short-term relief as school transport pressures deepen?

Can out-of-area taxi drivers in Scotland offer short-term relief as school transport pressures deepen?

Perry Richardson

Mar 302 min read

Department of Education outlines stance on monitoring taxi costs for school transport in England

Department of Education outlines stance on monitoring taxi costs for school transport in England

Department of Education outlines stance on monitoring taxi costs for school transport in England

Perry Richardson

Feb 282 min read

Northern Ireland minister points to potential further savings and efficiencies to taxi SEN transport

Northern Ireland minister points to potential further savings and efficiencies to taxi SEN transport

Northern Ireland minister points to potential further savings and efficiencies to taxi SEN transport

Perry Richardson

Feb 272 min read

SUPPLY AND DEMAND: Could taxi drivers be forced to exit school transport work as fare prices fall?

SUPPLY AND DEMAND: Could taxi drivers be forced to exit school transport work as fare prices fall?

SUPPLY AND DEMAND: Could taxi drivers be forced to exit school transport work as fare prices fall?

Perry Richardson

Feb 62 min read

School and SEND taxi transport becomes a political battleground – but drivers bear the brunt

School and SEND taxi transport becomes a political battleground – but drivers bear the brunt

School and SEND taxi transport becomes a political battleground – but drivers bear the brunt

Perry Richardson

Oct 28, 20253 min read

Minister responds to question raised over tracking taxi travel costs for school transport

Minister responds to question raised over tracking taxi travel costs for school transport

Minister responds to question raised over tracking taxi travel costs for school transport

Perry Richardson

Oct 27, 20252 min read

CCTV consultation begins for Barnsley’s school contract private hire vehicles

CCTV consultation begins for Barnsley’s school contract private hire vehicles

CCTV consultation begins for Barnsley’s school contract private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

Sep 3, 20252 min read

UNLICENSED SCHOOL RUNS: Gloucester driver prosecuted for unlicensed and uninsured private hire work

UNLICENSED SCHOOL RUNS: Gloucester driver prosecuted for unlicensed and uninsured private hire work

UNLICENSED SCHOOL RUNS: Gloucester driver prosecuted for unlicensed and uninsured private hire work

Perry Richardson

May 15, 20251 min read

Telford and Wrekin Council introduces restricted private hire licensing policy to help supply school transport

Telford and Wrekin Council introduces restricted private hire licensing policy to help supply school transport

Telford and Wrekin Council introduces restricted private hire licensing policy to help supply school transport

Perry Richardson

May 12, 20252 min read

SEND TAXI SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Industry expert calls for less focus on cost-cutting and more emphasis on quality

SEND TAXI SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Industry expert calls for less focus on cost-cutting and more emphasis on quality

SEND TAXI SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Industry expert calls for less focus on cost-cutting and more emphasis on quality

Perry Richardson

Jan 2, 20252 min read

SCHOOL TRANSPORT CONTRACTS: Are councils and the public missing the mark on taxi costs and responsibility?

SCHOOL TRANSPORT CONTRACTS: Are councils and the public missing the mark on taxi costs and responsibility?

SCHOOL TRANSPORT CONTRACTS: Are councils and the public missing the mark on taxi costs and responsibility?

Perry Richardson

Dec 31, 20243 min read

Council funding for taxi trips for Havering school children with special needs to cease

Council funding for taxi trips for Havering school children with special needs to cease

Council funding for taxi trips for Havering school children with special needs to cease

Perry Richardson

Sep 20, 20232 min read

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