tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-01-08T10:35:14+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-proposals-set-out-to-reduce-out-of-area-working-for-taxis-and-boost-passenger-safety 2026-01-08T10:35:14+00:00 New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-national-standards-on-taxi-licensing-proposed-to-protect-passengers 2025-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 New national standards on taxi licensing proposed to protect passengers Standards will see all drivers, vehicles and operators subject to robust checks and requirements on safety and accessibility across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/improvements-in-our-service-for-transport-managers 2024-12-10T20:33:21+00:00 Improvements in our service for Transport Managers The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is seeking to modernise by implementing a digital by default process for most of our services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/periods-of-grace-dont-leave-it-too-late 2024-02-13T14:29:20+00:00 ‘Periods of Grace’ – Don’t leave it too late Assistance from the Senior Traffic Commissioner on Periods of Grace. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-calls-on-councils-to-make-taxis-and-private-hire-vehicles-more-accessible 2023-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 Government calls on councils to make taxis and private hire vehicles more accessible Updated best practice guidance puts more emphasis on making taxi and PHV services more accessible to disabled people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/taxi-licensing-strengthened-to-protect-passengers-in-england 2023-04-27T10:11:47+01:00 Taxi licensing strengthened to protect passengers in England Councils in England are mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/taxi-licensing-toughened-up-to-protect-passengers-across-england 2023-04-27T00:15:02+01:00 Taxi licensing toughened up to protect passengers across England Councils in England mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-acting-traffic-commissioner-for-the-west-midlands-appointed 2022-08-04T14:56:00+01:00 New acting traffic commissioner for the West Midlands appointed Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has appointed an acting traffic commissioner for England and Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-update-to-the-goods-vehicle-operator-licensing-guide 2022-07-14T09:47:37+01:00 Major update to the Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing Guide The Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing Guide has been revised and updated to reflect changes in legislation and brought into line with accessibility criteria. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vehicle-operator-licensing-moving-away-from-paper-to-improve-our-service-to-you 2022-06-22T10:53:15+01:00 Vehicle operator licensing: moving away from paper to improve our service to you In this latest joint blog from the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, we find out about the latest developments to online operator licensing services for major … tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hgv-operators-can-now-use-aerodynamic-features-and-longer-cabs-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-and-emissions 2022-02-14T09:30:01+00:00 HGV operators can now use aerodynamic features and longer cabs to reduce fuel consumption and emissions Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-set-to-bolster-supply-chains-by-extending-cabotage-rights 2021-10-14T18:41:00+01:00 Government set to bolster supply chains by extending cabotage rights Announcing a consultation to temporarily amend cabotage rules and a package of measures to support the pig industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lending-operator-licences 2021-10-14T17:32:47+01:00 Lending Operator Licences Recent tribunal showing the perils of lending an operator licence to someone else. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-for-great-britain-publish-2020-21-annual-report 2021-08-10T09:38:10+01:00 Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2020-21 annual report The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/surveillance-camera-commissoner-response-to-the-department-for-transport-consultation-on-taxis 2021-04-20T13:30:53+01:00 Responses to consultations on the use of CCTV in taxis Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner consultation responses to the use of CCTV in taxis. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vocational-driver-conduct-statutory-document-updated 2020-09-29T09:51:00+01:00 Vocational driver conduct Statutory Document updated Richard Turfitt, The Senior Traffic Commissioner, has issued an updated version of the statutory document on driver conduct (Statutory document 6). This follows a consultation on proposed changes to how the traffic commissio… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-for-great-britain-publish-2019-20-annual-report 2020-07-28T13:55:00+01:00 Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2019-20 annual report The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-to-resume-in-person-hearings 2020-06-17T11:06:03+01:00 Traffic commissioners to resume in-person hearings Physical attendance at public inquiries and other hearings are due to resume from Monday 6 July, with social distancing measures in place. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-applaud-road-transport-industry 2020-05-12T12:21:00+01:00 Traffic Commissioners applaud road transport industry Key workers within the transport industry are recognised for their important work in the national fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-issue-guidance-on-remote-auditing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak 2020-04-20T16:06:00+01:00 Traffic Commissioners issue guidance on remote auditing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Document sets out minimum standards for operators and auditors carrying out audits remotely during the pandemic.