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Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition.
Standards will see all drivers, vehicles and operators subject to robust checks and requirements on safety and accessibility across England.
Updated best practice guidance puts more emphasis on making taxi and PHV services more accessible to disabled people.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Councils in England are mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct.
Councils in England mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner consultation responses to the use of CCTV in taxis.
Consultation on draft statutory guidance on measures to protect taxi and PHV passengers.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Rules would make sure that drivers are fit to carry passengers.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is urging parents to check limos are legal before booking one for their child’s school prom.
Rip-off pedicab drivers who charge extortionate fares to take passengers on short journeys are to be driven off the road under government proposals.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Explains that the Law Commission will be presenting us with a review of taxi and private hire legislation as well as a draft bill.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statistical release about transport statistics of Great Britain 2011, vehicle excise duty, bus, taxi and private hire vehicles.
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council area are introducing DSA driving assessments from September 2011 for would-be taxi drivers.
New guidance means volunteers, childminders and care workers won't have to be licensed as minicabs.
New taxi drivers in Chichester are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.
New taxi drivers in Chesterfield are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.
New taxi drivers in Hartlepool are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.
New taxi drivers in Richmondshire are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.
New taxi drivers in Oldham are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab.
Video speech about the role taxis and private hire vehicles have in local communities.
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