Mobile Phones, Penalty Points & Revocation Risks (PHN)

Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering the Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2022, expansion of the prohibition on mobile phone use and its effects on licensed drivers. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not…

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Mobile Phones, Penalty Points & Revocation Risks (TaxiPoint)

Here is our recent TaxiPoint article covering the Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2022, expansion of the prohibition on mobile phone use and its effects on licensed drivers. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not hesitate to…

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TfL Extension on English Language

Our latest Private Hire News article which covers Transport for London’s publication of its  ‘Update on English Language Requirement and Safety, Equality & Regulatory Requirement for London Private Hire Vehicle Drivers’ Notice 14/22 is now out.  It can be viewed here: https://privatehirenews.co.uk/magazines/edition-101/html/index.html?page=28&origin=reader. If you want to see how you are affected by the above issue,…

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Ground Transport Show 2022

We are looking forward to exhibiting at the inaugural Ground Transport Show at Wembley this week.  It will be great to hear the views of some notable international speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new trade contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer in advance our thanks to…

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New Statutory Duties for Carriage of Disabled Persons

Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering implementation of the Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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TfL Guidance on Passenger Contracts

Here is our recent Journal of Licensing article covering Transport for London’s publication of its ‘Private Hire Operators: Contracts with Passengers – New Regulation & Guidance’ Notice 06/22. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing or Contract Law matter, please do not hesitate to contact…

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Court of Appeal on Free Now

Today the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in R (United Trade Action Group) v Transport for London & Others [2022] EWCA Civ 1026.  More to follow…

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DfT Publishes 2022 Statistics

Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has published its ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Statistics, England: 2022‘. These statistics cover licensed taxis, private hire vehicles, drivers and operators in England as at 31 March 2021.  Such data can offer an invaluable overview of the national, and regional, status of the respective trades.

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Dotted Global Taxi Summit 2022

We are looking forward to attending the inaugural Dotted Global Taxi Summit at Tatton Park tomorrow.  It will be great to hear the views of some notable international speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new trade contacts. In particular, Travis Morley Associates wishes to offer in advance our thanks…

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New Disabled Persons Act in Force

Today the Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 came into effect.  It amends the Equality Act 2010 and introduces duties aimed at ensuring disabled people can use trade services with confidence and without discrimination.

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MP Requests Delay on ULEZ Expansion

Today Jon Cruddas MP wrote to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, submitting his response on Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation on ‘Improving Air Quality & Londoners Health, Tackling Climate Change & Reducing Congestion‘.  Therein he raises concerns over the disproportionate effect of expanding ULEZ and requests its implementation, planned for 23rd August 2023, be delayed…

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