New filtering guidance for criminal convictions were issued by the government earlier this year. Certain convictions now have different rules relating to how and if they are disclosed on a DBS Certificate. In this article we look at what this means for drivers applying for their taxi badge.

Identified by the new Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards, taxi and private hire drivers hold an ideal position to be able to contribute to local safeguarding initiatives. County Lines drug gangs commonly send children on journeys in taxi services, in this article we cover what you need to know to identify this type of exploitation.

Taxi and private hire drivers have experienced some of the highest rates of coronavirus of any job role throughout the pandemic. This has led to anxiety about returning to work now that the economy is reopening. In this article, we discuss how to apply for free lateral flow Covid-19 tests, so you can be sure you’re driving safely.

Taxi and private hire drivers have been essential in maintaining the UK’s transport sector throughout the pandemic. The flexibility of their service means they are often used by NHS and other frontline staff, but have struggled to get recognition as key workers themselves.

The new statutory taxi and private hire standards mandates that councils carry out extensive consultation in their localities. Working together with the public and industry representatives is the best way to ensure a safe and effective licensing policy that works for everyone.

Answering these 5 simple questions could tell you all you need to know when it comes to transforming your current process.

Taxi Drivers and local councils have been subject to some severe criticism in recent years. We explain why effective safeguarding training isn't just the case of ticking a box.

COVID-19 has proven that taxi drivers are absolutely essential to our society and, even within a pandemic, provide an amazing service to many people who require transportation. We want to ensure that you are doing all you can to keep yourself and your passengers safe with 5 simple steps.

CCTV is a contentious issue in the taxi and private hire industry. Whilst it is undeniably an asset for criminal investigations, the data protection implications cannot be ignored. Some licensing authorities have this as a compulsory requirement but you should follow their lead?