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Taxi Legal articles and topics relating to taxi licence refusal and revocation.
Do you know what you have to declare to TfL?
If you are licensed by Transport for London (TfL), you must declare certain things to them. Failing to do so might result in a suspension or revocation of your driver’s licence.
Changes to TfL private hire driver licensing requirements
From 1 October changes to how TfL assess applications for new or renewal private hire vehicle (PHV) driver licences were implemented.
TfL English Language Requirement – Are you ready?
Transport for London (TfL) private hire drivers must comply with TfL’s English language requirement by 30 September 2021. Are you ready?
Taxi Defence Barristers successfully overturn TfL revocation in alleged Uber double login case
Taxi Defence Barristers successfully overturn decision by TfL to revoke our client’s licence on unsubstantiated allegation of double login.
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill
A Private Members’ Bill will focus on ‘overhauling’ taxi and private hire licensing. We look what might be expected.
Taxi Defence Barristers successful appeal to the Crown Court
Taxi Defence Barristers successful appeal to the Crown Court involving driver licence revocation based on a single allegation of sexual impropriety.
TfL to introduce NR3 in August
Transport for London is set to introduce the national refusals database (NR3) from August 2021 as part of its licensing process.
Taxi Defence Barristers overturn TfL revocation in alleged Uber logins case
We have successfully overturned a decision to revoke our client’s drivers licence. We argued that both TfL and Uber’s approach is unfair and prejudicial.
TfL failed to properly consider convictions court finds in driver appeal
GM contacted Taxi Defence Barristers having been refused a private hire licence by TfL. TfL decided he was not fit and proper on the basis of his DBS.
Taxi Defence Barristers restore driver licence on appeal
JT approached Taxi Defence Barristers having been convicted of a public order offence. The offence took place whilst JT worked as a licensed driver.
TfL to introduce safeguarding training for licensed drivers
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, has confirmed the introduction of safeguarding training for Transport for London (TfL) licensed drivers and applicants.
Administrative refusal – Cartledge v Gedling Borough Council
What’s the position when a driver submits his licence renewal on time but the licensing authority fails to make a decision before the expiry date?
TfL warn Black Cabs for over-ranking
Transport for London has warned Black Cab drivers to keep to the rules on parking up and ranking.
Taxi Defence Barristers overturn TfL Licence Refusal
Taxi Defence Barristers successfully overturn a decision by Transport for London (TfL) who refused to grant our client a driver’s licence.
Cautions and Convictions – What to Declare
There is a duty to report to TfL details of any convictions, cautions, charges or summonses before any Court. But when and what to declare?
Taxi Defence Barristers successfully persuade TfL to reverse revocation decision
Taxi Defence Barristers has successfully persuaded Transport for London to reverse its decision to revoke a driving licence.
“Pick-up” point or taxi rank?
Uber is directing its customers to designated “pick up points” located in London which taxi drivers claim are tantamount to taxi ranks.
What is “fit and proper”?
To be licensed by TfL you must be of good character. Good character is another way of saying what legislation refers to as “fit and proper”.
Apps, ride-hailing and plying for hire
The High Court will hear arguments touching on the legalities of ride-hailing apps and plying for hire in the forthcoming case of UTAG v TFL.
Convictions and Minicab Drivers – What you need to know
Minicab drivers are regulated by the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act, required to be of good character which is mainly determined by conviction history.
TfL investigations – it pays to appeal
If your licence has been refused, suspended or revoked you should seriously consider an appeal – more often than not TfL decisions are overturned.
Taxi Defence Barristers overturn TfL revocation for driver
Taxi Defence Barristers successfully overturn a decision by Transport for London to revoke a driver’s licence.
Taxi Defence Barristers success in TfL Appeal
Taxi Defence Barristers was successful in an appeal against a decision by Transport for London to not renew a taxi (hackney carriage) driver’s licence.
Tax checks on licence renewals for taxis and private hire vehicles from April 2022
Mandatory tax checks will be imposed from April 2022 on all individuals, partnerships and companies applying for taxi or private hire licences in England and Wales.
Safety screens for taxis and PHVs – DfT Guidance
The Department for Transport (DfT) have published safety screen guidance for drivers, operators and owners of taxis or private hire vehicles (PHVs).
TfL CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles consultation
TfL are reviewing the use of in-vehicle closed circuit television (CCTV) in London’s black cab taxis and private hire vehicles.
Is a driver a “worker”?
Is a driver a “worker”? Overview of the Supreme Court ruling in Uber BV and others (Appellants) v Aslam and others.
TfL Fit and Proper: English language requirement
All private hire drivers are required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency as part of Transport for London’s fit and proper assessment.
Responding to Alleged Offences
In this article, we will consider responses to alleged offences by TfL licence holders and the importance of legal advice and assistance.
Application for a TfL PHV driver’s licence – grounds for refusal and appeal
TfL drivers of PHVs must be fit and proper. What is fit & proper, when can TfL refuse your application and what are your rights of appeal?
Taxi legal services when you need them
Taxi Defence Barristers are taxi legal team who specialise in helping drivers who have had their licences refused or revoked. Our barristers have challenged the decisions of TfL and the PCO for many clients. We don’t underestimate importance of guiding clients through the complexities of hackney carriage and private hire laws. We ensure our clients understand at each stage what is going on.
Please contact us to discuss your taxi license refusal or revocation.