Transport for London (TfL) issued 212 warning or advisory letters to private hire vehicles parked on taxi ranks in London during 2025, according to information released under the Freedom of Information Act. The figure represents a rise of 29 letters compared with 2024, when TfL issued 183 warning or advisory letters for the same type of taxi rank misuse. That equates to an increase of almost 16%. A further 52 letters were issued between 1 January and 30 June 2026. The informa

A private hire vehicle journey must be booked through a licensed private hire operator before the passenger is collected, even when the request is made through a mobile application. This is the core distinction separating private hire vehicles from taxis, which can accept immediate hires from authorised ranks or when hailed in the street. Private hire vehicles, including minicabs, executive cars and chauffeur vehicles, cannot lawfully perform the same street-hire function. A

TaxiPoint has launched TaxiPoint Intelligence, a new online resource designed to support decision makers across the taxi and private hire industry. The tool is aimed at licensing authorities, government departments, operators, policymakers and other industry stakeholders seeking to assess trends and compare data across the sector. TaxiPoint said the platform builds on its coverage of the UK taxi and private hire trade, which includes industry news, data and analysis for drive