We are pleased that the government has set out plans for legislation to modernise and consolidate the licensing framework for taxis and private hire vehicles. We urge the government to use the Law Commission’s 2014 draft bill and the report of the Task and Finish group as its starting points, updating them where necessary to reflect and incorporate app- based operators. A new framework should maintain clear distinctions between taxis and private hire vehicles, while placing both within a single consolidated statutory framework. (Recommendation, Paragraph 22) Out-of-area working