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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!

Today the High Court handed down its judgement in R (Lawrence) v London Borough of Croydon [2026] EWHC 483 (Admin).  It concerned a challenge against the Croydon (Traffic Movement) (Nos. 1-6) Orders 2024 made by the London Borough of Croydon which gave effect to six Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme.  Mr Justice Pepperall, in giving…

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

Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from December 2025. 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 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) exclusion of private hire and taxi journeys from the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) is set to take effect.  This was confirmed within its ‘VAT Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme – Supplies by Private Hire Vehicle or Taxi Operator‘ Policy Paper.  Those affected by this change should consult the Policy…

Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from November 2025. 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 Department for Transport (DfT) issued a Call for Evidence on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. It seeks the views of road users, industry and disability groups with a view to helping “…shape the framework, which will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced…”. A further consultation, upon the production of a…