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The latest UK news for taxi, private hire and rideshare drivers, and what it means for you.

Last updated 11 Oct 2026 · 221 stories
Regulation Update

New Home Office guidance on right to work checks for taxi and PHV licences

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The Home Office has updated its guidance for councils on right to work checks for taxi, private hire and operator licences. It applies to checks from 1 October 2026 and replaces the August 2025…

What it means for drivers: Renewing your licence? If you have an eVisa, get a right-to-work share code (it starts with W) from GOV.UK before you apply.
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Government confirms draft taxi bill will tackle disabled passenger access

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Transport minister Simon Lightwood has told Parliament that the Department for Transport will publish a draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill for early scrutiny before it is formally introduced.…

What it means for drivers: The biggest change to taxi law in decades is still on its way. When the draft bill is published, drivers will have a chance to have their say.
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TfL tightens London licensing rules on debts and app account sharing

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Transport for London has published a new 130-page taxi and private hire driver licensing policy, which applies from 1 September 2026. Applicants must now declare they owe TfL nothing, including…

What it means for drivers: London drivers: clear any unpaid TfL charges before renewing, and never let anyone else use your app account.
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Private hire operators must carry out right to work checks from 1 October

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From 1 October 2026, private hire operators have a clear legal duty to check that the drivers they use have the right to work in the UK. The Home Office says responsibility now sits with the…

What it means for drivers: Expect your operator or app to ask you for right-to-work documents or a share code. Have your passport or eVisa share code ready.
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New national standards on taxi licensing proposed to protect passengers

GOV.UK

Ministers will change the law to strengthen safety and protections for passengers in taxi and PHVs. The Transport Secretary would have power to introduce national minimum standards for licensing…

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Making Tax Digital for self-employed comes into force April 2026

Armstrong Watson

Self-employed individuals and landlords with income over £50,000 will be required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC from April 2026.

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New taxi tax means 20% VAT on Uber and Bolt rides from January 2025

Zag Daily

Private hire trips booked through ride-hailing platforms will be subject to 20% VAT. The change is expected to raise £700 million for the Treasury and add £2-£3 to a typical £12 journey.

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