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Mayor says TfL are aware of legal gap when it comes to London taxis booked via apps

Mayor says TfL are aware of legal gap when it comes to London taxis booked via apps

Mayor says TfL are aware of legal gap when it comes to London taxis booked via apps

Perry Richardson

Dec 18, 20252 min read

THE KNOWLEDGE IS ON THE RISE! TfL marks 160 years of the Knowledge as applications RISE to decade high

THE KNOWLEDGE IS ON THE RISE! TfL marks 160 years of the Knowledge as applications RISE to decade high

THE KNOWLEDGE IS ON THE RISE! TfL marks 160 years of the Knowledge as applications RISE to decade high

Perry Richardson

Dec 17, 20254 min read

‘FUTURE AS TAXI DRIVER IN QUESTION’: TfL silence over approved retrofit system age limits leaving more London taxi drivers in limbo

‘FUTURE AS TAXI DRIVER IN QUESTION’: TfL silence over approved retrofit system age limits leaving more London taxi drivers in limbo

‘FUTURE AS TAXI DRIVER IN QUESTION’: TfL silence over approved retrofit system age limits leaving more London taxi drivers in limbo

Perry Richardson

Dec 16, 20252 min read

RETRO SILENCE: London cabbies left in limbo as TfL stay silent on any decision over retrofit taxi age lifelines

RETRO SILENCE: London cabbies left in limbo as TfL stay silent on any decision over retrofit taxi age lifelines

RETRO SILENCE: London cabbies left in limbo as TfL stay silent on any decision over retrofit taxi age lifelines

Perry Richardson

Dec 13, 20253 min read

BLACK CAB RETROFIT: TfL silence putting approved TX4 Euro 6 retrofit in jeopardy, says supplier

BLACK CAB RETROFIT: TfL silence putting approved TX4 Euro 6 retrofit in jeopardy, says supplier

BLACK CAB RETROFIT: TfL silence putting approved TX4 Euro 6 retrofit in jeopardy, says supplier

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20252 min read

TfL urges taxi and PHV drivers to support White Ribbon Day campaign

TfL urges taxi and PHV drivers to support White Ribbon Day campaign

TfL urges taxi and PHV drivers to support White Ribbon Day campaign

Perry Richardson

Dec 5, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Taxi drivers responsible for whether they are ’fit and well’ to drive amid concerns over fatigue, says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20253 min read

Private hire union says it expects full involvement in the Mayor of London’s new compensation process amid continuing delays

Private hire union says it expects full involvement in the Mayor of London’s new compensation process amid continuing delays

Private hire union says it expects full involvement in the Mayor of London’s new compensation process amid continuing delays

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20252 min read

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

WHEN DOES A CAB BECOME LEGALLY HIRED? London Mayor reiterates limits of TfL powers over taxi apps as questions rise on rules

Perry Richardson

Nov 25, 20253 min read

SPEEDY TAXI STUDENTS: Knowledge of London completion times fall to their quickest level in a decade

SPEEDY TAXI STUDENTS: Knowledge of London completion times fall to their quickest level in a decade

SPEEDY TAXI STUDENTS: Knowledge of London completion times fall to their quickest level in a decade

Perry Richardson

Nov 17, 20252 min read

Knowledge of London applicant numbers show PROMISING signs of improvement as applicants on course for near DECADE long high

Knowledge of London applicant numbers show PROMISING signs of improvement as applicants on course for near DECADE long high

Knowledge of London applicant numbers show PROMISING signs of improvement as applicants on course for near DECADE long high

Perry Richardson

Nov 16, 20252 min read

Calls grow for driver representatives for TfL to fix private hire licensing delays as pressure mounts

Calls grow for driver representatives for TfL to fix private hire licensing delays as pressure mounts

Calls grow for driver representatives for TfL to fix private hire licensing delays as pressure mounts

Perry Richardson

Nov 13, 20253 min read

URGENT ACTION: Private hire union set to meet TfL Commissioner over licensing delays one year after driver’s death

URGENT ACTION: Private hire union set to meet TfL Commissioner over licensing delays one year after driver’s death

URGENT ACTION: Private hire union set to meet TfL Commissioner over licensing delays one year after driver’s death

Perry Richardson

Nov 12, 20252 min read

TfL-licensed minicab driver caught using phone at 50mph in heavy rain after previous conviction

TfL-licensed minicab driver caught using phone at 50mph in heavy rain after previous conviction

TfL-licensed minicab driver caught using phone at 50mph in heavy rain after previous conviction

Perry Richardson

Nov 11, 20251 min read

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Government dismisses London Assembly calls for power to cap PHV numbers

Perry Richardson

Nov 11, 20253 min read

London Assembly to scrutinise TfL over private hire licensing delays as more than 1,600 temporary licences issued

London Assembly to scrutinise TfL over private hire licensing delays as more than 1,600 temporary licences issued

London Assembly to scrutinise TfL over private hire licensing delays as more than 1,600 temporary licences issued

Perry Richardson

Nov 10, 20252 min read

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Perry Richardson

Nov 9, 20252 min read

TfL launches fresh consultation on 2025 taxi fares and tariffs as driver costs rise by 4% and new airport fee arise

TfL launches fresh consultation on 2025 taxi fares and tariffs as driver costs rise by 4% and new airport fee arise

TfL launches fresh consultation on 2025 taxi fares and tariffs as driver costs rise by 4% and new airport fee arise

Perry Richardson

Nov 9, 20251 min read

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

Perry Richardson

Nov 6, 20255 min read

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

Perry Richardson

Nov 6, 20252 min read

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