Birmingham taxi sector grant scheme
15/02/2021 by Andrew Grove
Now open for applications
Private hire knowledge tests are now being organised and conducted by TTC Driver Solutions.
Actions that drivers, operators and owners of taxis or private hire vehicles (PHVs) can take to protect against coronavirus.
Introduction of the requirement for newly licensed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles
Read more about ULEV requirements for newly licensed vehicles
The Occupational Health department has now re-opened the DBS checking service.
Following Government guidance that non-essential shops can reopen from 15 June, it has now been announced (23/06/2020) that certain licensed and similar premises can reopen from 4 July 2020.
Read more about Re-opening of Licensed Premises. Revised guidance 24/06/2020
Following Government guidance that non-essential shops can reopen from 15 June, questions remain about when and how licensed premises will be able to reopen.
Read more about Re-opening of Licensed Premises. First Steps
Black taxis are already fitted with partitions between drivers and passengers. The majority of PHVs do not have partitions/safety screens installed and there are a wide variety of different makes and model of PHVs in Birmingham.
News and information for taxi and private hire drivers operating in Birmingham