Digital ride-hailing platforms: Are new regulations needed to maintain standards?
- Perry Richardson
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 1
The rise of digital ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt has significantly altered the landscape of the taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) sector in England since their arrival over a decade ago. These platforms have introduced new levels of convenience and market access, but they have also raised concerns over standards, enforcement and the adequacy of outdated current regulation.
The Transport Committee’s inquiry now asks whether further regulation is needed to ensure that the growth of ride-hailing platforms does not come at the cost of safety, driver welfare, accessibility or service quality.
