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We are looking forward to attending the annual LPHCA Road Show at Heathrow next 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…

Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has published its ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Statistics, England: 2026‘. These statistics cover licensed taxis, private hire vehicles, drivers and operators in England as at 1st April 2026. Such data can offer an invaluable overview of the national, and regional, status of the respective trades.

Here is our recent Journal of Licensing article covering the Government response to HM Treasury’s ‘VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles Consultation‘. 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 us.

Today the Home Office published the ‘Government Response to Phase 1 of the Southport Inquiry‘.  It offers the Government position on, and response to, 67 recommendations made by the Southport Inquiry.  This includes, as regards the regulated trade, mandatory training, a duty to report criminal activity and enforcement powers for failure to report (Recommendation 4). …

Today the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in HM Revenue & Customs v Bolt Services UK Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 720.  It concerned an appeal by HMRC against earlier decisions that the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) covered mobile ride hailing services supplied by Bolt. Lady Justice Falk, finding in favour of HMRC,…

Today the House of Commons’ (HC) Transport Committee published its ‘Raising the Standard: Licensing of Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles‘ Report.  It follows an earlier inquiry focussed on the effects of digital ride hailing platforms and cross-border activities.  In reaching certain conclusions, the Committee makes some 18 recommendations to Government for modernisation of the existing…

Today the Court of Appeal handed down its decision in R v OFM [2026] EWCA Crim 599 on the scope of “driving” under the Road Traffic Act 1988. It found standing outside a car and switching on the ignition constitutes “driving”. Seemingly, the act of starting an engine amounts to controlling a vehicle’s movement, even if…

Today the Government, within the Kings Speech 2026, announced plans to introduce a draft ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Bill‘.  It will, amongst others, aim to modernise legislation to better reflect the current way people travel: Of course, as with all such proposals, it remains to be seen what the draft form will take and…

We are pleased to have attended day one of the annual PHTM Expo in Milton Keynes today.  It was great to hear the views of some notable speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new trade contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer our thanks to all in the…

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.