Perry Richardson

London's iconic black cab industry is making substantial strides towards sustainability, having invested approximately £500 million in zero-emission capable (ZEC) vehicles since January 2018.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed all private hire and taxi operators that offer any of their services via a digital platform, however big or small, are obligated to gather, verify, and disclose driver information and income.

In a recent crackdown on unlicensed taxi operations, a 63-year-old man was heavily fined and penalised for illegally offering taxi services whilst licensed as a private hire vehicle (PHV) driver in Reading.Mr Saleem Raza was caught red-handed by council licensing officers and has now faced the consequences of his actions.On the night of 7 May 2023, Raza was spotted by a licensing officer as he parked outside a popular late-night eatery on West Street—a hotspot for unauthorised taxi activities. W

In a study conducted by taxi and private hire specialist Zego, Wolverhampton unsurprisingly emerged as the city with the highest concentration of licensed taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) per capita in England and Wales.

James Thomson, Deputy Common Councilman for the Ward of Walbrook and Chair of the City of London Police Authority Board, has confirmed a review of traffic restrictions at Bank Junction in mid-May.

In Glasgow, distinguishing between a taxi and a private hire car is crucial for residents and visitors making their way around the city. The key difference lies in how these services can be accessed and what regulations they follow.Taxis in Glasgow, often recognised as traditional ‘black cab’ Hackney carriage vehicles or converted vans like the Peugeot Euro 7 and Mercedes M8, offer the flexibility of being hailed directly on the streets or picked up from licensed taxi ranks. These vehicles are e

Image credit: Patons Insurance Staff from Patons Insurance are set to participate in the upcoming Kiltwalk event, aiming to raise funds for Chris’s House, a mental health crisis centre in Wishaw.The group, comprising five colleagues from Glasgow and one family member, is gearing up for two challenging walks on 28 April.Cheryl Rennie, alongside her husband Allan, and colleague Kevin Baird, are preparing for the 14-mile trek from Clydebank to Balloch, known as the Big Stroll. Meanwhile, Brian McLa

The margin scheme offered as one possible solution in the Government's recently released consultation document is a significant fiscal measure intended to adjust how VAT is applied within the Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) sector. This scheme seeks to mitigate the financial impact of recent legal changes on PHV Operators (PHVOs) and, indirectly, on passengers. Here’s a look at how the margin scheme would work and its potential implications:

The Government is contemplating a number significant changes to the VAT system that directly affects private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers across the UK. Under a raft of suggestions put forward in a new Government consultation, one of the options could see PHV services could be subject to either a reduced VAT rate of 5% or could be zero-rated.Crucially, the options could alter the current financial landscape for 10,000’s of drivers.The proposed adjustment to a 5% VAT rate would represent a substant

In a comprehensive consultation document released by HM Treasury and the Department for Transport, the Government is set to evaluate the impact of recent High Court rulings on the Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) sector, particularly concerning the VAT treatment of PHV fares and the contractual obligations between PHV (PHV) operators and passengers.The consultation document highlights the 2021 and 2023 High Court judgments, which have introduced significant changes in how VAT is applied, shifting many