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NEW TEMPLATE: Welsh Government and ACSS work towards fresh standardised taxi CCTV policy
The Welsh Government is taking steps to introduce a national approach to CCTV use in taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).
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Government stays out of Mayor of London’s forthcoming taxi and private hire ‘Action Plan’
The Government has confirmed that it has not engaged with the Mayor of London on the city’s Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle ...
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FROM BAD TO WORSE: Taxi Cop arrests private hire driver for drink driving and drug possession
A private hire driver in Avon and Somerset has been arrested for drink driving and drug possession after being stopped for an insurance check.PC Patrick Quinton, known as the ‘Taxi Cop’ for Avon and ...
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PROS AND CONS: Should black cab taxi apps introduce something similar to Uber’s new service animal feature?
Uber’s latest move to improve accessibility for those travelling with assistance dogs has sparked an important debate in the wider taxi trade. The ride-share giant now allows passengers to ...
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Taxi apps forced to BLOCK drivers over missing tax details as HMRC cracks down on driver earnings compliance
Taxi and private hire booking apps has been forced to block a number of taxi and private hire drivers from their platforms who have failed to submit their National Insurance details, in line with new ...
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WHAT’S DRIVING THE RISE? UK fuel prices rise again as petrol and diesel costs climb for fourth month
Petrol and diesel prices have increased for the fourth consecutive month, with unleaded now 5p per litre higher than in October and diesel up by 6p, according to the latest RAC Fuel Watch data.January ...