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High Court: Biswas v TfL
On 19th March 2025 the High Court handed down it decision in the case of Biswas v Transport for London [2025] EWHC 567 (Admin). It concerned an appeal brought by Mr Biswas regarding his conviction for using unlicensed private hire vehicles and drivers (contrary to sections 6 and 12 of the Private Hire Vehicles (London)…
Read ArticleEmployment Rights Bill 2024
Today the Government published its new Employment Rights Bill. It seeks to modernise employment law through changes, amongst others, to dismissal protection, parental leave, flexible working and non-disclosure agreements. Following, its 3rd reading in the House of Commons it will then progress to the House of Lords. Given the broad scope of the proposed provisions,…
Read ArticleDigital Safety Bill
Today Josh MacAlister MP introduced to the House of Commons the Protection of Children (Digital Safety & Data Protection) Bill. The Private Members’ Bill seeks to make provision for the protection of children when accessing digital services and content. This covers, namely, use of smartphones and social media. Following its 2nd reading on 7th March…
Read ArticleHigh Court: Policy Departure
Today the High Court handed down its judgement in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council v West & Central Magistrates Court & Others [2024] EWHC 3356 (Admin). It concerned an appeal against a licensing authority decision, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, to refuse renewal of private hire vehicle licences, due to age limits, pursuant to…
Read ArticleIPO Copyright & AI Consultation
Today the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) launched its ‘Copyright & Artificial Intelligence‘ consultation. It invites views on how Government ensure the copyright and artificial intelligence legal framework supports the respective industries. The consultation closes on 25th February 2025.
Read ArticleET: Bandi v Bolt
Today the Employment Tribunal handed down its judgement in the case of Bandi & Others v Bolt Services UK Ltd & Others [2024] (2206953/2021 & Ors). It considered a claim against Bolt for worker rights by its drivers. The tribunal, on reviewing the working arrangements, upheld the claim and confirmed the drivers worker status.
Read ArticleET: Akinleye v Basingstoke
On 4th November 2024 the Employment Tribunal handed down its decision in the case of Akinleye & Olumade v Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council & Others (1402852) (Amended Judgement). It had been tasked with hearing a claim, brought by two taxi drivers, alleging discrimination, under the Equality Act 2010, against Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council. …
Read ArticleWales CCTV Template
The Welsh Government has issued ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicles: CCTV Policy Template for Local Authorities‘ guidance. It offers a template policy for use by those local authorities that choose to adopt an in-vehicle CCTV licence condition.
Read ArticleTfL Cyber Incident
Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Cyber Security Incident‘ Notice 06/24. It states TfL is being subjected to an ongoing cyber attack and the actions being taken.
Read ArticleFleet & Mobility Live 2024
We are pleased to have attended day one of the annual Fleet & Mobility Live at Birmingham NEC today. It was great to hear the views of some notable speakers on key transport topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new trade contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer our thanks to…
Read ArticleSupreme Court: Tesco v USDAW
Today the Supreme Court handed down its judgement in Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive & Allied Workers & Others [2024] UKSC 28. It concerned the permissibility of a so-called “fire and rehire” policy which enabled Tesco to terminate an employees contract and re-engage them on less favourable terms. The court ruled in…
Read ArticleDfT Publishes 2024 Statistics
Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has published its ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Statistics, England: 2024‘. These statistics cover licensed taxis, private hire vehicles, drivers and operators in England as at 1st April 2024. Such data can offer an invaluable overview of the national, and regional, status of the respective trades.
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