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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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Today the Adam Smith Institute published a report entitled ‘A Fare Shake – Reforming Taxis for the 21st Century‘.  It is focussed on areas for regulatory reform which may address issues arising from the cost of living crisis, car market inflation and pollution. Recommendations include (1) a single tier of licensing, (2) removal of knowledge…

Today, the Taxis and Private Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill received Royal Assent. Accordingly, it is now enacted as the Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding & Road Safety) Act 2022.

Today the Department for Transport (DfT) published its report on ‘Wheelchair Accessible Travel: Taxi & Private Hire Services‘.  It presents research, compiled by Ipsos MORI, which aims to “…measure the number of people who use a wheelchair and travel by wheelchair-accessible taxis or wheelchair-accessible PHVs…” and “…explore the experiences and attitudes of people using these…

The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a consultation on updates to its ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Best Practice Guidance‘.  It seeks views on proposed changes to the ‘Best Practice Guidance‘ first issued in 2006 and, most recently, updated in 2010.  New proposals cover: Driving Proficiency. Driver Vocational Training & Assessment. Tinted Windows on…