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The latest Taxi Forum took place at the Civic Centre on Friday 13th June 2025, which was attended by 2 drivers and no Operators.
Due to continued lack of attendance, the next in-person forum will be next held when there is significant news/information to discuss, the date will be confirmed to the trade via an email and text.
The Newsletter, which covers the matters discussed can be viewed online.
A regular newsletter will continue to be published and sent to the trade for information.
DBS Update Service fees are changing from December 2024
From Monday 2 December 2024 fees for DBS checks will change and the new fee for the DBS Update Service is £16 (per year). The Government reviews its fees on an annual basis. The new fee has been analysed and approved by the DBS board, Home Office, HM Treasury, and Minister for Safeguarding.
Sight Loss Councils Guidance for Taxi and PHV Drivers
Sight Loss Councils have launched new English and Urdu audio and written guides for taxi and private-hire vehicle drivers to ensure they feel confident when travelling with blind and partially sighted people with their guide dogs.
South Western Railway information
Egham station rank permits:
The annual fee for Egham from the 1 January 2025 will be £200.
There will be signage installed at Egham Station and enforcement will be in place to ensure all those on the rank have paid for a permit.
Chertsey station rank permits:
No permit will be required at Chertsey until the 1 July 2025.
Cost will be £42 (1 July until the 31 December 2025).
The rank at Addlestone will be removed early 2025.
Make a permit application
On the payment page there is the option to pay for the year, or to set up automated payments on a quarterly basis.
Any questions, please email the South Western Railway team: register.anpr@swrailway.com.
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