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Offender Rehabilitation Note
Today the Institute of Licensing (IoL) published a ‘Briefing Note on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974‘. Objectively, it: “…examines the workings and impact of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (“ROA 1974”), as amended and its application to licensing, together with the use of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is intended to…
Read ArticleConsultation on Wales Bill
Today the Welsh Government launched its ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle (Wales) Bill: White Paper‘ consultation. It seeks views on proposals for legislation to modernise the taxi and private hire sectors and address cross-bordering issues. The consultation closes on 1st June 2023.
Read ArticleDfT Designates NR3 Database
The Department for Transport (DfT) has designated, in accordance with the Taxis & Private Vehicles (Safeguarding & Road Safety) Act 2022, the National Register for Revocations, Refusals & Suspensions (NR3) as the database to be used by licensing authorities. This has been confirmed by the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, in his…
Read ArticleTfL Passenger Safety Consultation
Today the Transport for London launched its ‘Improving Safety for Taxi & PHV Passengers‘ consultation. It seeks views on 19 proposals, which follow the Department for Transport’s ‘Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards‘, for improving “…safety and safeguarding for all passengers, especially children and vulnerable adults…“. The consultation closes on 12th May 2023.
Read ArticleMobile Phones & Revocation Risks
Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering the Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2022, expansion of the prohibition on mobile phone use and its effects on licensed drivers. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not…
Read ArticleSchool Contracts & DBS Checks
The Home Office (HO) has responded to the Institute of Licensing (IoL), following its letter of concern on 11th October 2022, regarding school contracts and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. Those concerns centred on the need for an additional DBS check (under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006). It provided its reply in the…
Read ArticleMobile Phones & Revocation Risks
Here is our recent TaxiPoint article covering the Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2022, expansion of the prohibition on mobile phone use and its effects on licensed drivers. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not hesitate to…
Read ArticleTfL Extension on English Language
Our latest Private Hire News article which covers Transport for London’s publication of its ‘Update on English Language Requirement and Safety, Equality & Regulatory Requirement for London Private Hire Vehicle Drivers’ Notice 14/22 is now out. It can be viewed here: https://privatehirenews.co.uk/magazines/edition-101/html/index.html?page=28&origin=reader. If you want to see how you are affected by the above issue,…
Read ArticleGround Transport Show 2022
We are looking forward to exhibiting at the inaugural Ground Transport Show at Wembley this week. It will be great to hear the views of some notable international speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new trade contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer in advance our thanks to…
Read ArticlePassenger Contracts
Here is our recent ProDriver Magazine article covering Transport for London’s publication of its ‘Private Hire Operators: Contracts with Passengers – New Regulation & Guidance’ Notice 06/22. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing or Contract Law matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Read ArticleThe Free Now Appeal
Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering the High Court decision in R (United Trade Action Group) v Transport for London & Others [2022] EWCA Civ 1026. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Read ArticleNew Duties for Disabled Persons
Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering implementation of the Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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