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ET: 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.
Read ArticleCourt of Appeal: DELTA v Uber Brit.
Today the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in DELTA Merseyside Limited & Others v Uber Britannia Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 802. It concerned an appeal against a decision of the High Court to issue a declaration (at para. 4) that “…in order to operate lawfully under Part II Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act…
Read ArticleHigh Court: Remote Hearings
Today the High Court handed down its judgement in Walk Safe Security Services Ltd v London Borough of Lewisham [2024] EWHC 1787 (Admin). It concerned an appeal against a licensing authority decision, at a remotely held hearing, to revoke a premises licence during a remote hearing. The court ruled there was no restriction on the…
Read ArticleLPHCA Road Show 2024
We are pleased to have exhibited at the annual LPHCA Road Show today. It was great to hear the views of some notable speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer our thanks to the Steve and the LPHCA team for organising…
Read ArticleTaxi Bulletin | February 2024
Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from February 2024. 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!
Read ArticleTaxi Bulletin | January 2024
Travis Morley is pleased to bring back our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, for 2024. 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!
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