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Concerns the Divisional Court judgment, in December, which confirmed the correct approach to operate under the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998.

The High Court has clarified the definition of “plying for hire” in relation to minicabs working for Uber and Free Now.

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.

From 1 October changes to how TfL assess applications for new or renewal private hire vehicle (PHV) driver licences were implemented.

Transport for London (TfL) private hire drivers must comply with TfL’s English language requirement by 30 September 2021. Are you ready?

A Private Members’ Bill will focus on ‘overhauling’ taxi and private hire licensing. We look what might be expected.

Transport for London is set to introduce the national refusals database (NR3) from August 2021 as part of its licensing process.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, has confirmed the introduction of safeguarding training for Transport for London (TfL) licensed drivers and applicants.

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?

Transport for London has warned Black Cab drivers to keep to the rules on parking up and ranking.

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?

Uber is directing its customers to designated “pick up points” located in London which taxi drivers claim are tantamount to taxi ranks.

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”.

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.

Minicab drivers are regulated by the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act, required to be of good character which is mainly determined by conviction history.

If your licence has been refused, suspended or revoked you should seriously consider an appeal – more often than not TfL decisions are overturned.

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.

The Department for Transport (DfT) have published safety screen guidance for drivers, operators and owners of taxis or private hire vehicles (PHVs).

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”? Overview of the Supreme Court ruling in Uber BV and others (Appellants) v Aslam and others.