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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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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 | 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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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.

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12 Feb 2019 | Government response Department for Transport evidence

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing: government response to independent report

Why linked: Filled the "Government response to consultation on taxi and PHV regulation" gap via web research

The Department for Transport's formal government response to the Task and Finish Group's independent report on taxi and PHV licensing, published February 2019. It accepted key recommendations and committed to legislating for national minimum standards, national enforcement powers, and a …

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