Private Hire Regulations Review: Response to Consultation and further proposals
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On 30 September, Transport for London (TfL) launched a consultation on its review of the regulations covering private hire vehicles (PHVs), commonly known as minicabs. Whilst recent technological developments have had important implications for the private passenger transport sector – including minicabs but also licensed taxis – many of the proposals put forward by TfL would appear to:
- Raise barriers to competition in the sector
- Undermine the welfare of PHV users without any apparent impact on passenger safety
- Make beneficial innovation of the sort that the sector has recently experienced less likely in the future.
This briefing examines the most salient regulatory changes proposed by TfL in its consultation and responds to selected proposals within the consultation.
To read the press release, click here.
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