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  • BARRIERS TO STOP ENTRY: Why private hire vehicle caps remain a legal difficulty in England
  • Booked through an app, carrying a passenger, but licence already revoked: Police uncover major private hire compliance i
  • CROSS-BORDER IDENTITY: Mayor of London asked whether TfL will identify private hire firms using only TfL-licensed driver

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taxi-point.co.uk /2 weeks ago

BARRIERS TO STOP ENTRY: Why private hire vehicle caps remain a legal difficulty in England

Calls to limit the number of private hire vehicles operating in major UK cities have been bubbling away for some time. Following Hong Kong’s decision to impose a hard cap on ride-h...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Booked through an app, carrying a passenger, but licence already revoked: Police uncover major private hire compliance i...

Image credit: PC Patrick Quinton A private hire vehicle operating with a passenger on board in Bristol has been taken off the road after police checks revealed its vehicle licence...

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taxi-point.co.uk /3 days ago

CROSS-BORDER IDENTITY: Mayor of London asked whether TfL will identify private hire firms using only TfL-licensed driver...

The Mayor of London is facing fresh questions over whether passengers should be able to identify which private hire operators use only Transport for London (TfL) licensed drivers a...

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taxi-point.co.uk /4 weeks ago

App platforms have outpaced taxi and PHV regulation as Transport Committee report recommends licensing overhaul

The rapid rise of app-based private hire operators has exposed significant weaknesses in England’s taxi and private hire licensing framework, according to MPs who say legislation d...

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taxi-point.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Private hire boom leaves traditional taxis trailing as Sefton licences soar by over 1,000 in just 12 months

Sefton Council processed significantly higher volumes of taxi and private hire licensing work during 2025/26, with the number of private hire driver licences rising by over 1,000 y...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month 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

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

Wolverhampton-led taxi enforcement operation in Preston see PHV SUSPENDED during National Licensing Week checks

A Wolverhampton City Council-led licensing enforcement operation has resulted in the suspension of a private hire vehicle (PHV) after compliance officers identified a vehicle displ...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 day ago

Liverpool licensed PHV suspended after enforcement officers find multiple missing identifiers

Image credit: LCC Licensing Liverpool City Council Licensing Enforcement Officers have suspended another licensed vehicle following a weekend compliance inspection in the city cent...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month 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 week ago

Peterborough private hire drivers urged to AVOID Town Bridge pick-ups over safety concerns

The Peterborough Private Hire Association (PPHA) has issued a safety notice urging private hire drivers and operators to stop collecting passengers on Town Bridge outside Charters...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

TfL-licensed private hire driver GRANTED new licence in different area despite previous revocation for plying-for-hire o...

Licensing panel finds applicant remains a fit and proper person after considering seven-year-old offences and current Transport for London licence A private hire driver’s licence a...

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taxi-point.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Council seizes unlicensed private hire vehicle after illegal Facebook bookings uncovered in Doncaster

City of Doncaster Council has urged passengers to only use licensed taxi and private hire services after an unlicensed operator was caught offering illegal journeys through Faceboo...

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taxi-point.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Private hire licence application REFUSED after driver caught using mobile phone behind the wheel

A private hire driver’s licence application has been refused after a Fareham Borough Council licensing panel determined the applicant was not a fit and proper person to hold a lice...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month 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

Liverpool PHV suspended after enforcement officers discover illegal tyres during Lime Street inspection

A Liverpool-licensed private hire vehicle has been suspended after council enforcement officers discovered two illegal tyres during a routine inspection near Lime Street Station. A...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Are private hire operators or taxi drivers set to gain most from Transport Select Committee findings?

The Transport Select Committee’s wide-ranging review of taxi and private hire vehicle licensing appears set to deliver more benefits for licensed drivers than operators, with recom...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

National Licensing Week sees Wolverhampton Council officers checking licensed taxi and PHV vehicles for safety defects

Image credit: City of Wolverhampton Council Licensing Compliance officers from City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Protection team have been carrying out roadside inspections of...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 week ago

The Taxi Insurer finds passengers in northern England rely most on private hire vehicles as public transport gaps widen

Passengers in northern England are more reliant on private hire vehicles (PHVs) than those in any other region of England, according to new research commissioned by taxi insurance...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

THE RISE OF THE ‘TAXI-STYLE’ AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE IN LONDON: Assembly probe begins as autonomous rollout edges closer

London Assembly members have begun examining how autonomous passenger vehicles could operate in the capital as companies including Wayve, Uber and Lyft move closer to launching com...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

TfL defends private hire driver licence fees amid concerns over rising costs and application delays

Transport for London (TfL) has defended the level of fees charged to prospective private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers after concerns were raised that applicants are facing significan...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month 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 /1 month ago

Taxi drivers must obtain new DBS certificate before rejoining Update Service, minister confirms

Taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers seeking to rejoin the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service must first obtain a new enhanced DBS certificate, according to...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Private hire driver application BLOCKED over historical fraud and identity document convictions

Licensing panel rules applicant was not a fit and proper person to hold a private hire driver’s licence after considering serious dishonesty offences A private hire driver’s licenc...

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