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Written question asked by Hannah Spencer (Green Party) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Licensing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish the draft legislative steps she intends to take to reform of out-of-area taxi-licensing.

Answer

Ministers and officials are engaging with the sector and other stakeholders to consider the reforms necessary to modernise taxi and private hire vehicle legislation to make everyday journeys safer, fairer and easier; strengthening public safety, removing barriers for disabled passengers, and reflecting how people travel today. A draft Bill for parliamentary scrutiny will be brought forward during this parliamentary session.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6230
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Licensing Reform Taxis
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk