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Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from April 2026. 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!

Today the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill, having completed its passage through Parliament, received Royal Assent.   The new English Devolution & Community Empowerment Act 2026 introduces, amongst others, powers to create national standards.  Whilst the final version of the Act is currently awaiting release, it will be interesting to see how the provisions are…

Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has published its response to the ‘Automated Passenger Services (APS) Permitting Scheme Consultation‘.  This included the laying before Parliament of the Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026 (under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024).  It details certain procedural and administrative matters relating to automated passenger services.

Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from March 2026. 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!

Today the London Assembly (LA) published its ‘Transport Committee Response to Consultation on Local Transport Authorities & the Licensing Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles‘.  Within the letter, it calls for new legislative powers to be given Transport for London (TfL) enabling it to tackle cross-border hiring.  A response from the Department for Transport (DfT) is…

The High Court has handed down its judgement in Berow v Maidstone Borough Council [2026] EWHC 635 (Admin).  It considered an appeal by a driver which questioned whether a licensing authority can serve decision notices by email.  In dismissing the appeal, the court ruled such an approach is permissible.

Today the House of Lords (HL) published a ‘Running List of All Amendments on Report‘ for the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill.  It included, as proposed by Baroness Taylor, replacing “Minimum” with “National Standards”.  Additional provisions were also introduced covering, amongst others, enforcement.  The Bill now moves the Report Stage on 24th March 2026.

Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Taxi & Private Hire Licence Fees‘ Notice 05/26.  It provides an update on changes to the charges for assessments, driver and vehicle licences.  These having been approved by TfL’s Finance Committee on 9th March 2026.

Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from February 2026. 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!