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Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Introduction of the Safety, Equality & Regulatory Understanding Assessment for Taxi Drivers‘ Notice 06/25.  It confirms the SERU requirement will apply to all licensed, and applicant, taxi drivers.  This will take effect from 1st October 2025.

Today Transport for London (TfL) has opened a consultation entitled ‘Pedicabs in London – Detailed Licensing Requirements‘.  It seeks views on potential licence requirements pedicab drivers, vehicles and operators.  Responses will need to be submitted before it closes on 20th October 2025.

Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Licensee Conduct‘ Notice 05/25.  It reminds licence-holders of the standards of conduct expected on social media platforms and when interacting the TfL either in writing, by telephone or in person.  This follows TfL’s receipt of complaints and warns of the risk of enforcement action for non-compliance.

Here is our recent Journal of Licensing article covering the First Tier Tribunal’s (Tax Chamber) decision in Bolt Services UK Limited v The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2023] UKFTT 01043 (TC). If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing or Contract Law matter,…

Today the Government introduced to the House of Commons its English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill.  It seeks to transfer more powers from central government to local authorities in England. Powers to be devolved will include local governance and transport.  Following completion of its 1st reading, the Bill will now move to a 2nd reading…

Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Changes to Licensing Requirements from 1st July 2024‘ Notice 05/24. It introduces new obligations in relation to self-reporting, complaints signage, overseas criminal checks, private hire operator DBS checks, booking / dispatch staff registers, booking records, individuals associated with private hire operator licences and future TfL requirements / policies.  These…

Today Transport for London (TfL) published its ‘Pedicab Regulations: Consultation Report‘.  It follows the conducting of a 6 week consultation that sought views on pedicab operation, and potential regulation, in London.  Detailed policy proposals are now under development and these are expected to presented for a final consultation later in 2025.

Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2025‘ Notice 04/25.  It incorporates important information, and special arrangements, for the trades providing services at the All England Lawn Tennis Club Championships (Wimbledon) 2025.