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MP raises concerns over inconsistent private hire vehicle licensing application times across England

MP raises concerns over inconsistent private hire vehicle licensing application times across England

MP raises concerns over inconsistent private hire vehicle licensing application times across England

Perry Richardson

Sep 122 min read

Majority of councils now require English tests for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says transport minister

Majority of councils now require English tests for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says transport minister

Majority of councils now require English tests for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says transport minister

Perry Richardson

Jul 252 min read

‘CONSIDERING ALL OPTIONS’: MP calls for cap on private hire licences in London as government weighs regulatory changes

‘CONSIDERING ALL OPTIONS’: MP calls for cap on private hire licences in London as government weighs regulatory changes

‘CONSIDERING ALL OPTIONS’: MP calls for cap on private hire licences in London as government weighs regulatory changes

Perry Richardson

Jul 142 min read

Department for Transport says black cab driver support and welfare is a matter for TfL, not central government

Department for Transport says black cab driver support and welfare is a matter for TfL, not central government

Department for Transport says black cab driver support and welfare is a matter for TfL, not central government

Perry Richardson

Jul 112 min read

Minister responds to latest call to review out-of-area taxi licensing as MP highlights local authority cross border struggles

Minister responds to latest call to review out-of-area taxi licensing as MP highlights local authority cross border struggles

Minister responds to latest call to review out-of-area taxi licensing as MP highlights local authority cross border struggles

Perry Richardson

Jul 93 min read

CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles to be ‘explored’ as part of nationwide safety reforms, says minister

CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles to be ‘explored’ as part of nationwide safety reforms, says minister

CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles to be ‘explored’ as part of nationwide safety reforms, says minister

Perry Richardson

Jul 72 min read

Transport minister highlights the strong taxi and private hire checks in place to curb immigration and criminal licensing problems

Transport minister highlights the strong taxi and private hire checks in place to curb immigration and criminal licensing problems

Transport minister highlights the strong taxi and private hire checks in place to curb immigration and criminal licensing problems

Perry Richardson

Jul 43 min read

Minister and MPs discuss concerns over feasibility of taxi guarantee schemes for disabled passengers

Minister and MPs discuss concerns over feasibility of taxi guarantee schemes for disabled passengers

Minister and MPs discuss concerns over feasibility of taxi guarantee schemes for disabled passengers

Perry Richardson

Jul 22 min read

Wheelchair accessible taxi numbers remain low in Gloucestershire and other rural areas

Wheelchair accessible taxi numbers remain low in Gloucestershire and other rural areas

Wheelchair accessible taxi numbers remain low in Gloucestershire and other rural areas

Perry Richardson

Jun 182 min read

Welsh cross border taxi and private hire work issue remains devolved issue, says DfT Minister

Welsh cross border taxi and private hire work issue remains devolved issue, says DfT Minister

Welsh cross border taxi and private hire work issue remains devolved issue, says DfT Minister

Perry Richardson

Jun 72 min read

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

SHAKE-UP INCOMING: Government talks of ‘SIGNIFICANT CHANGE’ to taxi licensing rules to tackle cross-border issues

Perry Richardson

May 262 min read

Government rules out mandatory fare tariffs or meters for private hire vehicles outside London

Government rules out mandatory fare tariffs or meters for private hire vehicles outside London

Government rules out mandatory fare tariffs or meters for private hire vehicles outside London

Perry Richardson

May 232 min read

‘SPIT KITS’ could be an option for all taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says DfT minister

‘SPIT KITS’ could be an option for all taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says DfT minister

‘SPIT KITS’ could be an option for all taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, says DfT minister

Perry Richardson

May 222 min read

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Government points to local authorities and the police as the ones to combat illegal PHV drivers

Perry Richardson

May 152 min read

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

TACKLING CROSS BORDER: Government reveals it will consult on shifting taxi licensing to all local transport authorities

Perry Richardson

May 141 min read

MP questions whether more support to make taxis affordable for disabled passengers could be provided

MP questions whether more support to make taxis affordable for disabled passengers could be provided

MP questions whether more support to make taxis affordable for disabled passengers could be provided

Perry Richardson

May 72 min read

One in five e-scooter trips now replace car or taxi journeys, Government data reveals

One in five e-scooter trips now replace car or taxi journeys, Government data reveals

One in five e-scooter trips now replace car or taxi journeys, Government data reveals

Perry Richardson

May 72 min read

GOVERNMENT HELP: Questions from MPs continue over Government’s role in supporting London’s black cab trade

GOVERNMENT HELP: Questions from MPs continue over Government’s role in supporting London’s black cab trade

GOVERNMENT HELP: Questions from MPs continue over Government’s role in supporting London’s black cab trade

Perry Richardson

May 32 min read

Work continues to assess scale of illegal ‘ghost’ number plate usage across taxi and private hire sector, says DfT minister

Work continues to assess scale of illegal ‘ghost’ number plate usage across taxi and private hire sector, says DfT minister

Work continues to assess scale of illegal ‘ghost’ number plate usage across taxi and private hire sector, says DfT minister

Perry Richardson

Apr 282 min read

STILL ‘CONSIDERING OPTIONS’: MP probes government minister on long running taxi ‘cross-border’ issue

STILL ‘CONSIDERING OPTIONS’: MP probes government minister on long running taxi ‘cross-border’ issue

STILL ‘CONSIDERING OPTIONS’: MP probes government minister on long running taxi ‘cross-border’ issue

Perry Richardson

Apr 112 min read

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