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Mobile 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.
Read ArticleTfL Guidance on Contracts
Here is our recent Journal of Licensing 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…
Read ArticleCourt of Appeal on Free Now
Today the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in R (United Trade Action Group) v Transport for London & Others [2022] EWCA Civ 1026. More to follow…
Read ArticleDfT Publishes 2022 Statistics
Today the Department for Transport (DfT) has published its ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Statistics, England: 2022‘. These statistics cover licensed taxis, private hire vehicles, drivers and operators in England as at 31 March 2021. Such data can offer an invaluable overview of the national, and regional, status of the respective trades.
Read ArticleDotted Global Taxi Summit 2022
We are looking forward to attending the inaugural Dotted Global Taxi Summit at Tatton Park tomorrow. 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 Associates wishes to offer in advance our thanks…
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