MPs to examine regulation and working conditions in the taxi and private hire vehicles sector 

The House of Commons Transport Committee is holding the first evidence session of its inquiry into the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) by questioning licensing authority officials and representatives of the workforce.  In Wedneday’s inquiry, MPs will examine how the current system for regulating taxis and PHVs can vary between different licensing authorities across England. […]

London pedicab rulebreakers fined £20,000

London pedicab operators are to face stricter regulations as rulebreakers are fined £20,000 for ripping off tourists. Rickshaw bikes ferrying tourists around the capital have become a serious concern for TfL over the safety of the bikes, anti-social behaviour by its drivers and extortionate prices. The fines, costs and victim surcharges total £20,202.50 following the latest round […]

International support for driverless car regulations

60 countries have agreed to sign up to a United Nations Regulation aimed at the safe introduction of automated vehicles in certain traffic environments. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe-led code establishes strict requirements for Automated Lane Keeping Systems for passenger cars which, once activated, are in primary control of the vehicle. However, the […]