Licensed Private Hire Car Association AGM & Roadshow 2026 to focus on taxi and PHV industry reform as registration opens

Registration has opened for the Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) AGM & Roadshow 2026, with this year’s event set to place the Government’s planned review of the taxi and private hire industry firmly under the spotlight.

Taking place at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel on Thursday 17 September, the annual conference is sponsored by CMAC, Cordic, D4Drivers, Eazitax, Gigzzee and Take Me. The event traditionally brings together operators, suppliers, regulators, politicians and trade representatives from across the UK private hire and taxi sectors.

The 2026 conference comes at a significant moment for the industry following confirmation in the King’s Speech that the Government will undertake a review of taxi and private hire legislation. That review is expected to examine several long-running issues affecting licensing, regulation and enforcement across England.

Organisers say delegates can expect keynote speakers, presentations, industry panel discussions and question-and-answer sessions throughout the day. The programme will cover a range of operational and regulatory topics currently affecting operators and drivers.

Among the issues expected to be debated are out-of-area licensing, road pricing proposals, the continued development of driverless vehicle technology, delays in driver licensing processes, medical assessments for drivers and new vehicle licensing requirements.

The conference will also examine the impact of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, alongside the introduction of VAT digital platform rules and Making Tax Digital obligations that are reshaping tax compliance for many businesses.

Licensing costs are also expected to feature prominently, with inflation-driven licence fee increases continuing to place additional financial pressure on operators and drivers in many licensing authorities.

With several major policy changes already underway and further reforms anticipated, the discussions are likely to provide an early indication of the issues that will shape the sector over the coming years.