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Draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill

The King's Speech 2026 draft bill covering taxi and private hire vehicle regulation and standards.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names 'Draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill' as a legislative item

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked commitment

King's Speech announces Draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 draft bill covering taxi and private hire vehicle regulation and standards.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
8 Jan 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Transport linked direct

Local transport authorities and the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles

Why linked: The DfT consultation on making local transport authorities responsible for taxi and PHV licensing — directly engaged with the structural choice the draft Bill must make.

The DfT consultation on making local transport authorities responsible for taxi and PHV licensing — directly engaged with the structural choice the draft Bill must make.

In response to: Local transport authorities and the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles

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8 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Transport linked direct

Local transport authorities and the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles

Why linked: Closed consultation on local transport authorities and taxi/PHV licensing; directly addresses regulatory framework in scope

Seeks views on making all local transport authorities in England responsible for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.

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17 Nov 2023 | Guidance Department for Transport linked direct

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing: best practice

Why linked: DfT best practice guidance for taxi and PHV licensing authorities; core regulatory guidance material

Best practice guidance to help local licensing authorities to carry out their taxi and private hire vehicle licensing functions.

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↓ Private hire vehicle licensing guidance note ↓ Taxi byelaws: guidance and the byelaw making process ↓ Model byelaws for taxis (8pp) ↓ Driver vehicle checklist (4pp) ↓ Sample notices between taxi or private hire vehicle driver …
17 Nov 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked direct

Taxi and private hire vehicle best practice guidance

Why linked: Consultation on update to best practice guidance for licensing authorities; consultation material in scope

Seeking views on the update to best practice guidance to be issued to taxi and private hire vehicle licensing authorities in England.

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↓ Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing: consulting on best… (99pp) ↓ Taxi and private hire vehicle best practice guidance: gover…
26 Apr 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 (Commencement) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Commencement regulations for Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022; predecessor statute in regulatory lineage

These Regulations bring into force those provisions of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 (c.14) which are not already in force.

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26 Apr 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 (Commencement) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Commencement regulations for Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022; predecessor statute in regulatory lineage

These Regulations bring into force those provisions of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 (c.14) which are not already in force.

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21 Jul 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked direct

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing: protecting users

Why linked: Consultation on statutory guidance for taxi and PHV licensing authorities; foundational consultation

Consultation on statutory guidance for taxi and PHV licensing authorities.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing - prote… (14pp)
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↓ Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing - protecting users:… (36pp) ↓ Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing - protecting users:… (21pp) ↓ Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing: protecting users –… ↓ Impact assessment (final version) (50pp)