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Supreme Court: DELTA v Uber Brit.
Today the Supreme Court handed down its judgement in DELTA Merseyside Limited & Others v Uber Britannia Limited [2025] UKSC 31. In following the earlier Court of Appeal decision, the court has dismissed Uber Britannia’s appeal seeking to establish it is “…unlawful for a private hire operator to accept a booking other than by entering…
Read ArticleNew Local Devolution Bill 2025
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…
Read ArticleTfL Licence Requirements
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…
Read ArticleTfL Pedicab Report
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.
Read ArticleTfL Wimbledon 2025 Guidance
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.
Read ArticlePHTM Expo 2025 (Milton Keynes)
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…
Read ArticleHigh Court: LTN Unlawful
Today the High Court handed down its judgement in West Dulwich Service Station Limited & Others v London Borough of Lambeth [2025] EWHC 1111 (Admin). It concerned a challenge against an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO) made by the London Borough of Lambeth Council which gave effect to the West Dulwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN). The…
Read ArticleVAT Consultation Open
Today HM Treasury. alongside HMRC and the Department for Transport, launched its ‘VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles‘ consultation. It invites views on the potential tax implications of recent High Court judgements on transport legislation in the private hire sector. The consultation closes on 8th August 2025.
Read ArticleSupreme Court: TfL Intervention
Today Transport for London (TfL) sought to intervene in the appeal of DELTA Merseyside & Others v Uber Britannia Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 802. The matter is set to be heard by the Supreme Court and TfL is keen to partake given the potential consequences of disparity between the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998…
Read ArticleContributors: Button on Taxis
We are extremely proud of our Managing Director, Neil Morley, who contributed his expertise on contractual matters and private hire operator licensing in the newly published 5th edition Button on Taxis: Licensing Law & Practice. Collaborating with James Button was a real highlight for Neil and we congratulate James for yet another informative iteration of…
Read ArticleTfL Action Plan 2025
Today Transport for London (TfL) announced its Taxi & Private Hire Action Plan 2025. It covers a 5 year period and sets out a strategy for supporting the respective trades. To deliver the plan, and its 14 measures, TfL states it will work closely with the industry, local councils and passenger groups.
Read ArticleUpper Tribunal: HMRC v Bolt
Today the Upper Tribunal handed down its judgement in HM Revenue & Customs v Bolt Services UK Limited [2025] 00100 (TCC). It concerned an appeal by HMRC against an earlier decision that the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) covered mobile ride hailing services supplied by Bolt. The court affirmed the prior First-Tier Tribunal finding and…
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