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Today the Institute of Licensing (IoL) published a ‘Private Hire Passenger Contract Guidance Note‘.  This guidance, which was written by Neil Morley, presents a brief overview of widely reported legal developments surrounding this high-profile issue. It seeks to offer a useful reference point to applicants, licence-holders, licensing officers, councillors and legal professionals.  For the avoidance…

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.

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…