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VAT IMPLICATIONS: What does the Uber v Delta and Veezu Supreme Court judgment mean for drivers and operators?
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that private hire operators outside London are not required to enter into a contract for hire ...
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Uber loses Supreme Court appeal marking significant victory for private hire operators outside of London
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that private hire operators outside London are not required to enter into a contract for hire ...
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Are current taxi and PHV licensing tools fit for purpose in England?
The current licensing structure for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) in England is shaped by a mix of national laws and local authority powers. While councils are expected to uphold safety, ...
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AGE LIMITS AND U-TURN TO GO: Coventry to expand black taxi options by scrapping London Conditions of Fitness and age limits
Coventry City Council is preparing to remove the London Conditions of Fitness from its taxi licensing policy, a move set to ...
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Taxi drivers split over whether they would like to see MORE enforcement checks in their region
A recent reader question asking whether more taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) checks should take place regionally has sparked widespread debate among drivers. While a slight majority support ...
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TOM HUTLEY: London cabbie shares how gridlock in the capital nearly ended his shift early
A London black cab driver and popular YouTuber has shared a frank account of a particularly difficult shift, describing how traffic levels across the capital pushed him close to the edge this ...
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Private hire drivers fight back as Congestion Charge discount for electric vehicles set to end
Private hire drivers across London are pushing back against plans to remove the 100% Congestion Charge discount for electric ...