We at the SHPHA are pleased to see this from the government. Well worth a read through...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/taxi-licensing-toughened-up-to-protect-passengers-across-england

Southampton Hackney Private Hire Association are aware that the DBS is having problems at the moment which they are trying to rectify.  Click on this link taken from Southampton City Council's Licensing Notice board to learn more:

https://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/licensing/taxis-private-hire/noticeboard/manual-dbs-certificates/

Has Southampton City Council's licensing department instigated the best system for renewing a drivers badge online?  Click on this link posted by Southampton City Council's Licensing on their Notice board to learn more:

https://www.southampton.gov.uk/media/144ktogp/20230322-southampton-taxi-and-private-hire-trade-representatives-2023.pdf

Southampton City Council Licensing Committee ‘Written Responses’ from Forum on 22nd February 2023

https://www.southampton.gov.uk/media/unilpcin/20230308-written-responses-february-forum.pdf

Southampton Hackney Private Hire Association looks forward to face-to-face consultation meetings.

There is an enquiry under review regarding an increase in licensing fees for Southampton taxi and private hire drivers.

Watch this space...

After a three year absence, our association www.southamptontaxis.org will once again consult with Southampton City Council Licensing Department and Licensing Councillors from February 2023, following meetings every quarter.

No Christmas and New Year holiday time off for us!

Bookings already taken, few spaces remain, worth getting in touch!


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you All!

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​Southampton City Council has confirmed the Christmas Market is back on in Southampton this year through the support of S&D Leisure. Read more here:

www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/christmas-market-is-back-2022

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Are you aware that all Taxi and Private Hire Drivers have to conform to being a Fit and Proper Person to be licensed by Southampton City Council?

You can read the full policy here

All day every day on the road...

A planned smart motorway between on the M3 between junction 9 (Winchester/A34 interchange) and junction 14 (M27 Southampton interchange) is being paused until five years of safety data is available.

There may be some questions you want to ask Highways?

Read the full article here:

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-east/m3-junctions-9-to-14-smart-motorway/

Heathrow is to extend a cap on the number of passengers flying from the airport until the end of October due to staff shortages.

Read the full BBC News article relating to airport trips affecting the taxi and private hire trade here.