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  • TfL private hire driver numbers show signs of STABILISING after years of volatility and growth
  • PLYING-FOR-HIRE: Birmingham rogue taxi and PHV crackdown continues as driver fined £1,500 for illegal pick-up
  • Private hire driver application REJECTED over crash record and history whilst licensed with another authority

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taxi-point.co.uk /2 weeks ago

TfL private hire driver numbers show signs of STABILISING after years of volatility and growth

The number of private hire drivers licensed by Transport for London (TfL) appears to have stabilised following several years of sharp swings linked to the pandemic, regulatory chan...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

PLYING-FOR-HIRE: Birmingham rogue taxi and PHV crackdown continues as driver fined £1,500 for illegal pick-up

Police and council licensing officers in Birmingham are continuing joint enforcement operations targeting rogue taxi activity in the city centre amid ongoing concerns around passen...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Private hire driver application REJECTED over crash record and history whilst licensed with another authority

A private hire driver licence application has been refused after a licensing panel raised concerns over a recent driving disqualification, a pattern of vehicle incidents and incons...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 week ago

Could new Draft Taxi and PHV Bill reform finally redefine plying-for-hire in the age of app bookings?

The Government’s proposed Draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill contains a relatively brief commitment to “support a thriving, professional sector by creating clearer rules to e...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Stoke-on-Trent private hire drivers could face suspension under new signage enforcement ‘blitz’

Private hire vehicle drivers in Stoke-on-Trent face immediate suspension if they fail to display required door signage under a new enforcement campaign launching next week. Stoke-o...

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taxi-point.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Cabbidder launches web app for licensed taxi and private hire work

Image credit: Cabbidder Cabbidder has launched a new web application aimed at licensed Private Hire Operators and Hackney licensed drivers and vehicles, offering access to pre-book...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has welcomed the Department for Transport’s new Better Connected strategy after it formally placed taxis and private hire vehicles inside...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

EXCESS PASSENGERS: Sefton private hire driver faces summons after Liverpool enforcement officers uncover THREE different...

A Sefton-licensed private hire driver is set to face legal action after Liverpool City Council enforcement officers identified multiple alleged offences during a recent operation o...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 week ago

Liverpool private hire vehicle suspended after officers find MISSING rear licence plate

Image credit: LCC Licensing Liverpool City Council Licensing enforcement officers stopped a private hire vehicle during checks carried out on Friday morning after noticing the rear...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

GREEN LIGHT: Manchester City Council grants private hire licence despite recent public order conviction

A licensing panel at Manchester City Council has approved a new private hire driver licence for an applicant with a recent public order conviction, concluding the individual remain...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 week ago

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving...

Applications for self-driving passenger services across Great Britain are set to open today, allowing operators to seek approval to run taxi and bus-style automated vehicles on pub...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Liverpool private hire vehicle suspended after excessive black smoke spotted during roadside checks

Image credit: LCC Licensing A Liverpool City Council licensed private hire vehicle has been suspended following roadside checks that identified excessive exhaust emissions and an a...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

OUT-OF-AREA AND OUT-OF-ORDER: Sefton private hire driver fined after illegal plying-for-hire and no insurance offence

A Sefton-licensed private hire vehicle driver has been fined £1,315 and handed eight penalty points after being caught illegally plying for hire and driving without insurance in Li...

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taxi-point.co.uk /2 days ago

Hong Kong moves to cap ride-hailing vehicles under new regulatory regime

Hong Kong officials say the new framework will bring “safe, legally compliant and diverse transport options” while limiting ride-hailing vehicle numbers to 10,000. The Hong Kong Go...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Private hire driver WINS licence after panel accepts ‘exceptional’ case

A private hire driver licence has been approved despite gaps in overseas background checks, after a licensing panel determined there were sufficient grounds to treat the case as ex...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Hastings Council considers DROPPING taxi vehicle age limits for electric and hydrogen cabs and extending limits for WAVs

Hastings Borough Council is considering changes to its taxi and private hire vehicle licensing policy that could allow larger multi-purpose vehicles and wheelchair accessible vehic...

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taxi-point.co.uk /4 weeks ago

FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: What will the UK taxi and PHV industry look like in 2031?

The UK’s taxi and private hire vehicle sector stands at the edge of its most consequential period of change in decades. By 2031, operators, drivers and licensing authorities will b...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

CROSS-BORDER SUSPENSION RULES: What will new national taxi enforcement powers mean for private hire giants under Devolut...

Large private hire operators including Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee face a change in regulatory risk following the latest amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerme...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

FAIR FARES AND LESS REFUSALS: How could Devolution Bill reforms reshape taxi and PHV passenger experience across England...

Passengers using taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) could see notable changes to service consistency, accessibility and pricing protections under proposals linked to the Govern...

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taxi-point.co.uk /6 days ago

Conwy councillors refuse private hire vehicle licence after safety suspension and unreported crash

Image credit: Conwy Council Conwy councillors have refused a new private hire vehicle licence application for a 2020 Skoda Octavia following concerns linked to vehicle condition, a...

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taxi-point.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Fareham private hire driver licence APPROVED despite missing overseas conduct certificate

A private hire driver licence has been granted to an applicant despite the absence of a certificate of good conduct from overseas authorities, following a Fareham Borough Council l...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

CAPPING TAXI AND PHV NUMBERS: The unintended consequences of local licensing caps

The debate around whether local authorities in England should be granted greater control over private hire vehicle licensing numbers has resurfaced with renewed vigour as the Gover...

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taxi-point.co.uk /3 weeks ago

MODERN DAY SERVICE: What passengers now expect from taxi and PHV apps as booking habits evolve

Passenger expectations around taxi and private hire services have shifted sharply over the last decade, driven by app-based technology, changing commuting habits and rising consume...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Edinburgh faces mounting pressure to keep bus lanes restricted as private hire vehicle access debate intensifies

Edinburgh is facing renewed calls from private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to allow access to bus lanes, but policymakers are under increasing pressure to resist such changes amid c...

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