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Hello!I applied for an PCO Licence 1 month ago and 1 week ago I received a letter from the topographical assessment team which said not to call them cause they would contact me. Does anyone know how long it takes until that happens? I think I've already waited a pretty long time and haven't even had the topographic test yet. Should I wait for them or is it just a waste of time and maybe I should call? Cheers!

Hey! I am currently working on my Final Year Project about UBER at Imperial College London. I would really appreciate if Uber drivers could take 2 min to fill in these survey. It would be really really helpful! Thanks a lot! https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4xz5a4t5N62wVT

Private Hire Drivers have your say! ​ Private Hire Regulations ReviewConsultation Closes 19th June 2015​ TfL Taxi & Private Hire Department are looking for the views of trade members, customers and stakeholders of all sorts on some suggested changes or on other aspects of the regulations. Where possible, they have asked you to provide evidence or examples in support of your comments. The responses to this consultation will be considered and taken into account in deciding whether to act on these proposals, or other proposals that are put forward. If appropriate, we will revise the appropriate Regulations. We may conduct a further consultation if ideas are put forward that need more detailed consideration. Email: Consultations@tfl.gov.uk Online Form: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tph/private-hire-regulations-review/consultation/intro/view This is the only chance you will get to have your say so I urge you all to complete the online form or send them an email. Stop letting Taxi Trade & Operators dictate all the terms! Do something whilst you have the chance, communicate this to your friends & family and get them involved. Please kindly make the following key point to make our trade better & viable! Set minimum per mile rate for London Private Hire without cap on higher limit thus allowing healthily competition and making the trade viable. Tougher route knowledge test (Potential PHV drivers will have to practice basic runs in order to pass the PHV Knowledge of London exam (This ensures we have PHV drivers who can navigate the city) Basic English speaking ability test (ESOL Level 2 or KET Level 2). Toilet facility and rest area for PHV drivers! (We pay 75% of TfL TPH budget yet get nothing at all) A driver complaints procedure against licensed operators who abuse drivers. Revoke Operators Licence if an Operator is found to be abusing drivers or enforcing employee rules on a self employed driver. More enforcement to eradicate touts (these illegal touts gives our trade a bad name & are danger to the public) We can continue to complain about exploitation and quarrel with each other however until we start to voice our concern to the right people nothing will be done. We can carry on with status quo and move to many operators as we like but this will NOT resolve the issues we have had within our trade for many years. So please take this opportunity and voice your concerns! You have just ONE chance & this maybe your ONLY chance!​ phv-regs-review_final.pdf

BusinessCar Addison Lee to bring autonomous taxis to London by 2021 BusinessCar The news follows Volvo signing an agreement with Uber to sell tens of thousands of autonomous driving compatible base vehicles between 2019 and 2021. Volvo's engineers worked together with engineers from Uber to develop the XC90 premium SUVs ... Almost ... and more » View the full article

Financial Times Uber faces tough new regulations in London - Financial Times Financial Times London's transport authority plans to overhaul regulations for taxis in a move designed to increase oversight of ride-hailing companies such as Uber. The plans to introduce tougher requirements comes as Transport for London clamps down on companies ... London Plans to Rein in Uber With New Rules for Drivers, CarsBloomberg Uber faces fresh regulations from TfL ahead of licence appealTelegraph.co.uk Transport for London to crackdown on Uber and private hire licence with new rulesCity A.M. CNET -Fast Company -Engadget -Transport for London all 25 news articles » View the full article

Verdict French taxi startup Heetch wants to be the new Uber and has its sights set on London Verdict London has become somewhat of a difficult marketplace for ride-sharing startups. Uber was banned from operating in London back in September last year and is currently appealing the decision. As well, the Estonian-based startup Taxify ran into problems ... Heetch raises another $20 million to compete head-to-head with Uber in EuropeTechCrunch all 5 news articles » View the full article