From BBC News Uber London has made changes to its app to “make it clearer” to passengers its drivers are licensed by Transport for London (TfL) and it accepts requests for rides before allocating drivers. It is currently appealing against TfL’s decision to withdraw its operating licence. TfL said it welcomed the move ahead of […]

TfL press release. Serious public safety concerns after technological advances increase scale of cross-border hiring Drivers can secure licences in areas where they perceive standards are lower but then work anywhere in England Changes to the law essential to ensure passenger safety and a national minimum standard.  London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport Val Shawcross has […]

From BBC News Uber has dropped an appeal against a move which would see all its drivers in London given English language tests. The mini cab app firm said it would no longer oppose the exams after Transport for London amended its proposals, which would see the test made “more relevant to the role of […]

TfL press release, 15 February 2018 A new policy statement setting out how private hire and ride-sharing services will operate in the Capital in the future has been published by Transport for London (TfL). The policy has been written in response to changes in the private hire industry and the many new services being offered. […]

Knowsley Council’s Private Hire Vehicle Policy is Unlawful From FTB News Thursday, 8 February, 2018 The High Court has ruled that a policy requiring Private Hire Drivers to work “predominantly” in the area of the Knowsley licensing authority is unlawful. Taxi drivers with Knowsley badge could have licences REVOKED if they don’t work locally Knowsley […]