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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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2026

18 events
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.

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.

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the private hire vehicle licensing framework in supporting traditional private hire operators and app-based platforms operating across multiple local a

Why linked: Written question on adequacy of PHV licensing framework; substantive parliamentary inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the private hire vehicle licensing framework in supporting traditional private hire operators and app-based platforms operating across multiple local a

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department plans to review or update the statutory framework for private hire licensing to reflect changes in technology and operating models since the legislation was introduced.

Why linked: Written question on review of statutory framework for PHV licensing; directly on-topic

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department plans to review or update the statutory framework for private hire licensing to reflect changes in technology and operating models since the legislation was introduced.

30 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse report published in June 2025, what steps her Department is taking to strengthen taxi and private hire vehicl

Why linked: Written question referencing Baroness Casey's safeguarding report in context of taxi regulation - relevant to passenger safety standards in licensing framework

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse report published in June 2025, what steps her Department is taking to strengthen taxi and private hire vehicl

25 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2026 to Question 115449, in which month in Q3 2026 her Department will set out next steps.

Why linked: March 2026 PQ chasing a Q3 2026 publication date — likely tied to the Bill or LTA consultation response timetable.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2026 to Question 115449, in which month in Q3 2026 her Department will set out next steps.

25 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether compliance with consumer protection legislation is part of the fit and proper test for private hire vehicle operators.

Why linked: Written question on consumer protection as part of fit and proper test - licensing standard assessment

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether compliance with consumer protection legislation is part of the fit and proper test for private hire vehicle operators.

17 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring licensed taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to obtain a DBS check.

Why linked: March 2026 PQ on requiring licensed taxi and PHV drivers — engages the licensing standards in scope of the Bill.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring licensed taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to obtain a DBS check.

17 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what legislative steps she plans to take to update taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.

Why linked: March 2026 PQ to the Secretary of State for Transport on legislative steps to update taxi and PHV licensing — explicitly tied to the Bill timetable.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what legislative steps she plans to take to update taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.

16 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to issue guidance to licensing authorities on consumer transparency requirements where private hire vehicle bookings are subcontracted between operators licensed in different areas.

Why linked: March 2026 PQ on guidance to licensing authorities on consumer transparency — engages the consumer-protection element of the Bill scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to issue guidance to licensing authorities on consumer transparency requirements where private hire vehicle bookings are subcontracted between operators licensed in different areas.

12 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce a single national definition of a fit and proper person for taxi and private hire vehicle driver licensing.

Why linked: Written question on national definition of 'fit and proper person' for taxi/PHV drivers; directly on-topic

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce a single national definition of a fit and proper person for taxi and private hire vehicle driver licensing.

12 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government will establish a national database of licensed taxi and private hire vehicle drivers accessible to licensing authorities.

Why linked: Written question on national database of licensed taxi/PHV drivers; scope-relevant parliamentary inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government will establish a national database of licensed taxi and private hire vehicle drivers accessible to licensing authorities.

5 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government will specify a minimum pass mark for any safeguarding test required for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.

Why linked: March 2026 PQ on whether the Government will specify a minimum pass mark for safeguarding tests — direct Bill-design question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government will specify a minimum pass mark for any safeguarding test required for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.

14 Jan 2026 | Other Transport Committee linked direct

Formal meeting (oral evidence session) — Transport Committee — 2026-01-14

Why linked: Transport Committee formal meeting on licensing of taxis and PHVs (2026-01-14); pre-legislative scrutiny evidence session

Event type: Formal meeting (oral evidence session) | Committee: Transport Committee | Inquiry: Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles | Starts: 2026-01-14T09:15:00+00:00 | Ends: 2026-01-14T12:00:00+00:00 | Location: The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House | Status: completed

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.

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.

2025

11 events
3 Dec 2025 | Other Transport Committee linked direct

Formal meeting (private meeting) — Transport Committee — 2025-12-03

Why linked: Private formal meeting of Transport Committee on 2025-12-03 on 'Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles' inquiry - pre-legislative scrutiny

Event type: Formal meeting (private meeting) | Committee: Transport Committee | Inquiry: Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles | Starts: 2025-12-03T09:15:00+00:00 | Ends: 2025-12-03T12:00:00+00:00 | Location: The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House | Status: completed

19 Nov 2025 | Other Transport Committee linked direct

Formal meeting (oral evidence session) — Transport Committee — 2025-11-19

Why linked: Transport Committee formal meeting on the licensing of taxis and PHVs (19 November 2025) — direct pre-legislative scrutiny.

Event type: Formal meeting (oral evidence session) | Committee: Transport Committee | Inquiry: Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles | Starts: 2025-11-19T09:15:00+00:00 | Ends: 2025-11-19T12:00:00+00:00 | Location: The Grimond Room, Portcullis House | Status: completed

15 Oct 2025 | Other Transport Committee linked direct

Formal meeting (oral evidence session) — Transport Committee — 2025-10-15

Why linked: Transport Committee formal meeting on licensing of taxis and PHVs (2025-10-15); pre-legislative scrutiny evidence session

Event type: Formal meeting (oral evidence session) | Committee: Transport Committee | Inquiry: Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles | Starts: 2025-10-15T08:15:00+00:00 | Ends: 2025-10-15T11:00:00+00:00 | Location: Room 16, Palace of Westminster | Status: completed

8 Sep 2025 | Other Department for Transport evidence

Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles – Written evidence submissions

Why linked: Filled the "Pre-legislative scrutiny submissions and evidence" gap via web research

The full collection of written evidence submissions to the Transport Committee's inquiry into licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles, submitted ahead of the 8 September 2025 deadline, forming the documentary record of pre-legislative scrutiny input for the Draft Taxi …

16 Jul 2025 | Research Department for Transport evidence

Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles – Transport Committee inquiry (written and oral evidence)

Why linked: Filled the "Pre-legislative scrutiny submissions and evidence" gap via web research

The House of Commons Transport Committee inquiry into licensing standards for taxis and private hire vehicles, which gathered written submissions (deadline 8 September 2025) and held multiple oral evidence sessions from October 2025 onwards. The Committee Chair explicitly noted the …

25 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the number and proportion of (a) taxi and (b) private hire vehicles that use number plates that do not conform with regulations.

Why linked: Written question on number plate requirements for taxi and private hire vehicles - relates to regulatory standards and identification

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the number and proportion of (a) taxi and (b) private hire vehicles that use number plates that do not conform with regulations.

8 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of reforming the regulation of cross-border taxi hiring.

Why linked: Written question on assessment of merits of reforming cross-border taxi hiring regulation - policy exploration relevant to legislative framework scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of reforming the regulation of cross-border taxi hiring.

7 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating the guidance entitled Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England, published on 17 Nove

Why linked: April 2025 PQ on updating the 2023 Best Practice Guidance — directly engages the operationalising layer of this regime.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating the guidance entitled Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England, published on 17 …

13 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to protect small taxi businesses from the potential impact of ride-hailing companies operating in local authority-licensed areas.

Why linked: Written question on DfT steps to protect small taxi businesses from ride-hailing competition—relevant to broader taxi regulation policy context and competitive framework

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to protect small taxi businesses from the potential impact of ride-hailing companies operating in local authority-licensed areas.

13 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department is providing to local authorities on ensuring ride hailing companies comply with local authority fare regulations for private hire vehicles.

Why linked: Written question on ride-hailing company compliance with local authority fare regulation—directly relevant to private hire vehicle regulatory framework and licensing authority oversight

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department is providing to local authorities on ensuring ride hailing companies comply with local authority fare regulations for private hire vehicles.

2024

5 events
25 Mar 2024 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 8.3 of his Department's publication entitled Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England, updated on 17 November 2023, what gu

Why linked: March 2024 PQ referring specifically to paragraph 8.3 of the Best Practice Guidance — substantive engagement with the regime.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 8.3 of his Department's publication entitled Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England, updated on 17 November 2023, what gu

25 Mar 2024 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information his Department holds on (a) the number of pedicabs outside Greater London that are licensed as (i) taxis and (ii) private hire vehicles and (b) the number and proportion of those pedicabs that

Why linked: Written question on pedicab licensing as taxis vs private hire vehicles—directly relevant to scope of regulated vehicle types and licensing distinctions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information his Department holds on (a) the number of pedicabs outside Greater London that are licensed as (i) taxis and (ii) private hire vehicles and (b) the number and proportion of …

6 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to monitor the effectiveness of local taxi licensing authorities.

Why linked: Written question directly asking Secretary of State for Transport about monitoring effectiveness of local taxi licensing authorities—core to the licensing regime scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to monitor the effectiveness of local taxi licensing authorities.

23 Jan 2024 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the Leader of the House on the timetable for legislating on national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.

Why linked: January 2024 PQ asking the Secretary of State about the timetable for legislating on taxi/PHV reform — direct precursor to the King's Speech commitment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the Leader of the House on the timetable for legislating on national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.

2023

7 events
17 Nov 2023 | Other Department for Transport linked direct

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England

Why linked: The actual best practice guidance HTML — the operationalising layer the Bill would either supersede or convert to statutory form.

The actual best practice guidance HTML — the operationalising layer the Bill would either supersede or convert to statutory form.

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.

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.

27 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Transport Update

Why linked: Ministerial statement 2023 recognizing role of taxis/PHVs; contextual government position on regulatory reform

UIN: HCWS746 The Government recognises the important role that taxis and private hire vehicles play in the wider transport network. The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 applies in England and requires better information-sharing b...

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.

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.

2022

7 events
28 Nov 2022 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to introduce mandatory disability awareness training for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.

Why linked: Written question on mandatory disability awareness training for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers - relates to licensing conditions and service standards, though with some overlap to accessibility duties

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to introduce mandatory disability awareness training for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.

31 Oct 2022 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will introduce mandatory training for taxi and minicab drivers to ensure that people with sight loss are not discriminated against when using those services.

Why linked: Written question on mandatory training for taxi and minicab drivers regarding accessibility—directly relevant to licensing conditions and service quality standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will introduce mandatory training for taxi and minicab drivers to ensure that people with sight loss are not discriminated against when using those services.

29 Sep 2022 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the removal of vehicle or operator taxi signage on trends in the levels of unlicensed taxi operators active on UK streets.

Why linked: Written question on taxi vehicle/operator signage regulation and public safety trends—directly relevant to taxi regulatory standards and conditions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the removal of vehicle or operator taxi signage on trends in the levels of unlicensed taxi operators active on UK streets.

2021

4 events
15 Jun 2021 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what (a) assessment he has made of the potential public health risks of allowing licensed hire vehicle drivers to cross local authority boundaries, including from areas with low rates of covid-19 infection to a

Why linked: Written question on public health risks of licensed hire vehicle drivers crossing local authority boundaries—relevant to licensing regime and inter-authority standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what (a) assessment he has made of the potential public health risks of allowing licensed hire vehicle drivers to cross local authority boundaries, including from areas with low rates of covid-19 infection …

27 May 2021 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the accessibility of the covid-19 business support measures for taxi and private hire drivers.

Why linked: Written question directly addressing taxi and private hire vehicle drivers' access to support measures; relevant to understanding sector needs and government engagement with the sector

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the accessibility of the covid-19 business support measures for taxi and private hire drivers.

26 May 2021 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 17 March (HL14066), what plans they have to use any legislation introduced in the current Session of Parliament to enable the regulation of pedicabs in London.

Why linked: Lords PQ from May 2021 on plans to update taxi licensing — long-running political pressure pre-Bill.

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 17 March (HL14066), what plans they have to use any legislation introduced in the current Session of Parliament to enable the regulation of pedicabs …

20 Apr 2021 | Other Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner linked direct

Response to the Department for Transport consultation on taxi and private hire vehicle licensing (accessible)

Why linked: DfT response to consultation on taxi and PHV licensing; government response to stakeholder consultation

DfT response to consultation on taxi and PHV licensing; government response to stakeholder consultation

2020

2 events
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.

2019

1 event
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 …

2018

1 event
12 Nov 2018 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing in England

Why linked: Parliamentary research standard note on taxi and PHV licensing arrangements in England; substantive background material

Type: Standard Note (SN02005) This paper sets out the licensing arrangements for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs), drivers and operators in England and the enforcement of those licences. It also looks at some of the most significant reports into …