Written questions

Taxis: Licensing

Commons · Question 106129 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to change the licensing of taxis in the context of the Casey Review.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 20 Jan 2026

The Government response to Baroness Casey’s report committed to legislate to tackle the inconsistent standards of taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill seeks a power for the Secretary of State...