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Taxi licensing changes come into force in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s amendments to its Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy to enhance public safety and ensure fairness for drivers have come into force. The following changes are to include; Additional Sa...
TfL opens consultation on Black Cab fares and tariffs
Transport for London (TfL) have released their consultation into the fares and tariffs for black cabs, for 2024. The consultation is open for 6 weeks and closes on the 2 December 2024. If you wish to take part in the consultation, please follow th...
Wolverhampton Council intends to cut taxi licence applications
In response to recent sex abuse cases involving licensed drivers across the UK and to prevent reputational damage to the council,it is being reported that the City of Wolverhampton Council plans to reduce the number of private hire driver licenses...
Wolverhampton Taxi drivers could receive new powers to record audio
Following a spate of attacks against drivers in recent years, including the manslaughter of a driver in 2022, Wolverhampton City Council have proposed plans to allow drivers who feel threatened to be able to use a panic style button to momentarily...
North Yorkshire Council proposes plans to update to its taxi licensing policy
North Yorkshire Council has proposed plans to update its taxi licensing policy, targeting a more inclusive and environmentally friendly regime. The proposed changes, if adopted, could result in a mandatory requirement for new hackney carriage veh...
Wolverhampton implements new rules for Private Hire drivers
A new measure has now been adopted by Wolverhampton Council to combat ‘fake taxis’. The new rule will requires Private Hire Drivers not to display to keep livery signage on the doors of their vehicles, in an aim to prevent the imperson...