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TfL Goodwill Payment Scheme
Today Transport for London (TfL) has issued ‘Goodwill Payment Scheme…‘ Notice 03/26. It sees the launch of a new scheme offering licence-holders, affected by TfL delays in the issuing of renewals, refunds and compensation. The offer is only made to licensed drivers whom TfL will contact directly and issue a cheque.
Read ArticleDfT Local Transport Consultation
Today the Department for Transport (DfT) launched its ‘Local Transport Authorities & The Licensing of Taxis & Private hire Vehicles‘ consultation. It invites views on potential benefits and challenges of making all local transport authorities responsible for taxi and private hire licensing in England. The consultation closes on 1st April 2026.
Read ArticleHMRC TOMS Exclusion
Today HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) exclusion of private hire and taxi journeys from the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) is set to take effect. This was confirmed within its ‘VAT Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme – Supplies by Private Hire Vehicle or Taxi Operator‘ Policy Paper. Those affected by this change should consult the Policy…
Read ArticleTaxi Bulletin | November 2025
Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from November 2025. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please subscribe to receive the ‘Taxi Bulletin‘ direct. We hope you, as so many others, enjoy it!
Read ArticleDfT AV Call for Evidence
Today the Department for Transport (DfT) issued a Call for Evidence on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. It seeks the views of road users, industry and disability groups with a view to helping “…shape the framework, which will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced…”. A further consultation, upon the production of a…
Read ArticleDfT New National Standards Plan
Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced plans for ‘New National Standards on Taxi Licensing Proposed to Protect Passengers‘. This follows the publication of Baroness Casey’s ‘National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse‘ in June 2025 and aims to strengthen safety / protections for passengers in licensed vehicles. To facilitate this approach,…
Read ArticleNew National Policy Framework
Today the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has published its ‘National Licensing Policy Framework for the Hospitality & Leisure Sector‘. It follows an earlier call for evidence on ‘Reforming the Licensing System‘ which sought views on a number of recommendations to reduce regulatory burdens. The Framework provides guidance to licensing authorities, and the wider…
Read ArticleVAT Consultation Outcome
Today HM Treasury has published the outcome of its ‘Consultation on the VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles‘. It follows a consultation into the potential tax implications of the judgements in, as was, Uber Britannia Limited v Sefton Borough Council [2023] EWHC 1975 (KB) and Uber London Limited v Transport for London [2021] EWHC 3290…
Read ArticleTaxi Bulletin | October 2025
Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from October 2025. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please subscribe to receive the ‘Taxi Bulletin‘ direct. We hope you, as so many others, enjoy it!
Read ArticleTfL Licence Process Update
Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Update on Taxi & Private Hire Driver Licensing Process‘ Notice 07/25. It provides a timely update on the status of TfL’s licensing service following the disruption caused by a cyber attack and introduction of a new licensing software system.
Read ArticleDfT Info Sharing Guidance
The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued ‘Information Sharing between Police & Taxi & PHV Licensing Authorities Guidance‘. It provides an overview of the licensing framework in the context of, amongst others, safeguarding measures, routes for sharing information and collaboration. This should prove useful for improving partnerships between regulatory and enforcement organisations.
Read ArticleFleet & Mobility Live 2025
We are pleased to have attended day one of the annual Fleet & Mobility Live at Birmingham NEC today. It was great to hear the views of some notable speakers on key transport topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new trade contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer our thanks to…
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