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TfL 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…
Read ArticleNew Disabled Persons Act
Today the Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 came into effect. It amends the Equality Act 2010 and introduces duties aimed at ensuring disabled people can use trade services with confidence and without discrimination.
Read ArticleMP Requests Delay on ULEZ Expansion
Today Jon Cruddas MP wrote to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, submitting his response on Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation on ‘Improving Air Quality & Londoners Health, Tackling Climate Change & Reducing Congestion‘. Therein he raises concerns over the disproportionate effect of expanding ULEZ and requests its implementation, planned for 23rd August 2023, be delayed…
Read ArticleMP Questions TfL Driver Policy
Today Jon Cruddas MP wrote to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to raise concerns about Transport for London’s (TfL) ‘Taxi & Private Hire Driver Policy‘. His particular concerns, as expressed from the hackney carriage trade perspective, centre on the introduction of a new penalty points system within the policy. The new requirements, which were…
Read ArticleNew TfL Passenger Contract Regulation
Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering the 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…
Read ArticleDfT Consults on Best Practice
Here is our recent Private Hire News article covering the Department for Transport’s consultation on its proposed ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Licensing – Best Practice Guidance for Licensing Authorities in England’. If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not hesitate…
Read ArticlePHTM Expo 2022 (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 Associates wishes to offer our thanks to all in…
Read ArticleNew Safeguarding Act in Force
Today the Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding & Road Safety) Act 2022 came into effect. It places (1) a burden on licensing authorities to share information on safeguarding or road safety concerns about a driver with the authority responsible for the licence and (2) requires the inputting of licence refusals, suspensions, revocations or non-renewals…
Read ArticleLPHCA National Forum 2022
We are pleased to have attended the annual LPHCA National Forum 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 Associates wishes to offer our thanks to the Steve, Louise and Alan of the…
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