Government consults on transferring taxi and PHV licensing to local transport authorities in England

The Government has announced plans to transfer the responsibility for taxi and PHV licensing from district councils and metropolitan councils to Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) in England as part of an effort to curb 'out-of-area' working.

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Government consults on transferring taxi and PHV licensing to local transport authorities in England

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