Petition · Department for Transport
Introduce National Driving Safety Rules for Licensed Taxi Drivers
Open for signatures
56 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce national safety standards for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to prevent them from interacting with phones/booking systems whilst driving, and from working excessive hours without mandatory rest periods. We believe this could better protect passengers and other road users.
Unlike HGV drivers, taxi and private hire vehicle drivers are not subject to consistent nationwide limits on driving hours or mandatory rest breaks. Research estimates fatigue may contribute to 10–20% of road crashes. In 2022, 22 people were killed and 652 injured in crashes where mobile phone use was recorded as a factor. Taxi drivers regularly rely on phones and booking apps while driving, increasing distraction risks. Stronger national safety regulations are needed to protect road users.
Timeline
| 18 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
56
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
18 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.