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Good News for Specialist Vehicles
Following difficulties in getting VOSA certification for certain Specialist Vehicles with conversions John Mason, Director of TfL Taxi and Private Hire has kindly put in place the following emergency measure.

Follow The LPHCA on Twitter
Twitter
The LPHCA is pleased to join Twitter to engage even further with our members and others.

To keep up to date with what we are doing please follow @LPHCA you can do this by clicking here.

Olympic Games Industry Website
Olympic Games Industry Website
A website to give the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle industry special information regarding the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has now been setup.

2012 Golf Day
2012 LPHCA Golf Day
We are delighted to report that the LPHCA’s fourth Annual Golf Day, this year held at South Herts Golf Club, was a great success.

During such tough times, it was an exceptional effort that we even managed to hold a golf day this year and we are very thankful to everyone who sponsored the event, as well as the participants.

2012 Road Show
2012 Road Show
The LPHCA Olympic Road Show & Taxi and Private Hire Regulations Meeting took place at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel on Thursday 14th June 2012.

Useful Information from TfL
TfL Road Freight Bulletin
We have obtained a bulletin from TfL's Olympic Road Freight Management team containing helpful information.

They aim to provide the latest useful information and advice to help you plan and prepare your operations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.

Addison Lee Bus Lane Update
Bus Lanes
For those who are not aware Addison Lee instructed their drivers to use the bus lanes in London.

Following previous updates and E-alerts to LPHCA Members alongside dialogue with Addison Lee, we are issuing this information to the wider industry regarding the latest situation.

Free Trial for Advertising Jobs
Hire Reward Jobs - Free Trial
To celebrate the launch of new industry recruitement website HireRewardJobs.co.uk, you can place adverts on the website for free (for a limited period only).

HireRewardJobs was created in early 2012 in conjunction with two organisations which have served the Private Hire and Chauffeur industries for a combined 20 years.

London and National Surveys
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The LPHCA is a member of the Law Commission’s advisory group on Taxi and Private regulation, which is looking at the possibility of recommending to Government a new regulatory framework for Taxi and Private Hire licensing in England and Wales.

To assist us with our work with the Law Commission, we are seeking as many....

2nd Annual Cabaret Evening
2nd Annual LPHCA Cabaret Evening

After the great success of last years first LPHCA Cabaret Evening we're back again this year for the second helping.

The date for this year's event is Tuesday 15th November and this time it will take place at a different venue 'Proud Cabaret' (see details below).

London Borough of Brent Tender
London Borough of Brent
The London Borough of Brent is seeking expressions of interest from companies that wish to be considered for inclusion on a tender list for the provision of a framework for passenger transport services for vulnerable children, young people and adults for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Hounslow, and for other public bodies across London that may wish to make use of these services.  It is estimated that the value of the services required will be £46M over 4 years.

2011 AGM & Road Show
2011 AGM & Road Show - 6th October 2011

Many thanks to everyone who attended this years LPHCA AGM and Road Show on Thursday 6th October at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel.

We now have the videos and pictures of the event available for you to view.

Golf Day 2011
LPHCA Golf Day 2011

In spite of the worst weather possible in the morning, which soaked the early golfers, to the extent that home was the only place to go.

We did manage to get some great golf, networking, dining and camaraderie in the afternoon.

LPHCA Meeting 23rd June
National Union of Teachers Road Show

Many thanks to everyone who attended this meeting, we had a full house and was a great success.

We will be putting information on the website in due course and writing to members with details of the outcomes.


CRB Price Rise
CRB Price Rise

London Taxi and Private Hire have just been informed by the Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) that the cost of an enhanced CRB is set to increase by £8.

 

Specialist Vehicle Requirements
Specialist Vehicle Requirements

The LPHCA has held several meetings with Transport for London Taxi & Private Hire (TfL TPH) regarding new requirements for Specialist Vehicle in London.

London Consultation Response
TfL TPH Consultation Response

The LPHCA‘s Formal Response to Transport for London Taxis and Private Hire’s Industry Consultation (October 2010 - January 2011)

LPHCA CRB Review Campaign
CRB Review

The LPHCA has been campaigning for radical changes to the CRB Checking System and at last there is some action from Government

Transport Committee Enquiry
Taxi & PHV Enquiry

The Transport Select Committee holds inquiry into issues relating to the licensing of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles