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Let’s give a well-deserved shout out to the Southampton City Council Corporate Colour White Hackney Carriage Taxis.   There have been some unfortunate and unfounded comments recently about our city’s taxi trade. I want to reassure both locals and visitors that our white taxis...

The UK government’s 2024 Devolution White Paper introduces significant changes for local authorities and communities, focusing on enhanced powers for regional mayors. While it promises to address cross-border working, the paper leans more towards restructuring local governance, potentially...

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to All from Halls Private Hire!      

If you’re in the midst of planning a wedding, you know it’s all about the details. One thing I’m proud to offer is wedding transportation that goes beyond just getting you from point A to point B. That’s where Hall's Wedding Taxi comes in.     With Hall...

A big thank you to Liza Lipson from Private Hire Taxi Magazine (PHTM) for allowing us to feature a highlight from their September issue, and to iCars (Swale) Ltd in Kent for their support. In this edition, PHTM covers an important article titled "Concern for Public Welfare Following Policies...

There is a proposal to get a new TRO aiming to enable non-Southampton trade to use bus lanes for the purposes of home to school transport at any time. It will be advertised for three weeks and unless there is major number of objections, the aim is to go live on 2nd of September. Please share and...

Do you know the law in relation to assistance dogs?    Taxis and the door-to-door service they provide are an important mode of transport for people with disabilities. It is important that disabled people who use guide and other assistance dogs have confidence that they can hire a taxi...

In the dynamic world of taxi and private hire services, staying informed and connected is crucial for success. Whether you're a seasoned driver, a company owner, or a regulatory authority, keeping abreast of industry developments and best practices is key. Here are some invaluable resources...

All licensed drivers are regulated and CRB checked (now known as DBS) by Southampton City Council, with the majority also holding NVQ and BTEC qualifications in transporting passengers by taxi or private hire's.     For your security, nearly all Southampton Hackney...

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to All from Halls Private Hire!  

If you click onto this link, it will take you to the Department for Transports Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Best Practice Guidance from the 17th November 2023.   ...

We last provided an update in August as the Uber vs Sefton judgement came through. Armed with the new verdict, UTAG wrote to TfL with our grievances, once again pointing out that TfL has failed in its duty to protect the travelling public and its Licensees (legitimate Taxi drivers). ...

We commend the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the government's decision to postpone the last date when new petrol or diesel cars can be manufactured.   The PM has confirmed the transition electric cars has been delayed by 5 years to ease the financial burden on Britons.  ...

Have you seen the Hall's Wedding Taxi Website? We offer a top quality, stylish taxi service for your wedding day!     Our most popular page on our website:   http://www.hallsweddingtaxi.co.uk/prices/   Take a look at our other pages too!  ...

This court judgement refers to the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976, with regards to a contract between the operator's of private hire vehicles and passengers.   I am hoping that there will not be any VAT implications connected with this Uber case.   It...

We think it is important that all our wedding customers know that they are protected.   Halls Wedding Taxi recommends clicking onto the link and reading through our Taxi Privacy Policy.   http://www.hallsweddingtaxi.co.uk/privacy/  

Southampton City Council (SCC) Licensing Department are holding a public meeting on Wednesday 14th June 2023 with regards to the contentious issue of Door Stickers on Southampton licensed vehicles.     The general public who use SCC licensed private hire vehicles need to know that...

Hall's Wedding Taxi are pleased to be part of Cheryl and David's exchanging of their marriage vows at Romsey Town Hall, followed by further celebrations at Home Farm Barn, Ower in September of this year......won't be long now!     To book a traditional White London Taxi...

Bookings are coming in for 2024, Halls Wedding Taxi.  Just posted a confirmation receipt for a deposit to secure another wedding at St Nicholas' Church to Forest Park Hotel, Brockenhurst, Hampshire.  How lovely!    

Southampton Hackney Private Hire Association are aware that the DBS is having problems at the moment which they are trying to rectify.  Click on this link taken from Southampton City Council's Licensing Notice board to learn more:  ...

Every couple who books my traditional white cab, can be sure that I will be available for their wedding only, as I drive for just one wedding couple per day. This attention to detail is important, and means that I am wholly focussed on your special day.   If you would like to find...

Over at Hall's Wedding Taxi, my traditional white London taxi cab wedding transport service, we have taken two orders for June 2024. The first is at the Hotel Du-Vin, Winchester and the second, in July 2024, is at Upton House in the grounds of the Country Park. What beautiful venues...

My sister site, Halls Wedding Taxi, are looking forward to February 2023 celebrating a wedding at The Old Vicarage, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch. What a beautiful venue!       If you'd like to know more about my White Wedding Taxi service, please visit my...

No Christmas and New Year holiday time off for us!   Bookings already taken, few spaces remain, worth getting in touch!   Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you All!   BOOK NOW

Southampton City Council has confirmed the Christmas Market is back on in Southampton this year through the support of S&D Leisure:     www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/christmas-market-is-back-2022   Definitely worth a visit, Please do get in touch to book my Private...

Are you aware that all Taxi and Private Hire Drivers have to conform to being a Fit and Proper Person to be licensed by Southampton City Council?   You can read the full policy here

All day every day on the road...   A planned smart motorway between on the M3 between junction 9 (Winchester/A34 interchange) and junction 14 (M27 Southampton interchange) is being paused until five years of safety data is available.   There may be some questions you want to ask...

According to the RAC, More than two thirds of the UK's 22 busiest airports have introduced or increased charges for drivers to drop off passengers since the start of the pandemic.   Read the full BBC News article relating to airport trips affecting the taxi and private hire trade...

Heathrow is to extend a cap on the number of passengers flying from the airport until the end of October due to staff shortages.   Read the full BBC News article relating to airport trips affecting the taxi and private hire trade here.

Southampton City Council licensing department has allowed taxi and private hire drivers to have a medical check undertaken by different medical providers, if your own GP surgery cannot fulfil the appointment?   The Southampton Hackney Private Hire Association...

You have most probably all seen this, but just in case, it is worth watching!   https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00196vr/panorama-taking-us-for-a-ride-the-uber-files

We praise See Southampton for their enormous contribution to tourism to our historical City, with information and tours on offer to everyone.   Take a look at their website here!   www.seesouthampton.co.uk  

What a marvellous four days for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, how proud we are as a nation.   The brand new LEVC cabs used at the Pageantry manufactured in England and two older designs which were once the cabs of the future, also made in England.      ...

Next week Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June 2022 is the fantastic Private Hire and Taxi Monthly Exhibition at Milton Keynes.   I will be attending and representing our association along with trade colleagues. Our industry, like many others, is facing insurmountable problems on...

The best way to contact me is to email hallsphservice@gmail.com with your travel requirements.   My Ford Tourneo 7 seater vehicle is absolutely ideal for airport & cruise transfers. The car has plenty of room for your luggage and for you to relax, whilst I get you from A to B.   I...

The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 received Royal assent on the 31st March 2022.   One of the main points of this act is it will improve the safety of taxi passengers and resolve where licensing authorities in one area might revoke the licence of...

We've noticed lots of positive interactions via Google Business for The Halls Private Hire, New Forest website recently!   Have you had a look at the site lately along with some of our latest blog articles?   We're hoping you'll find something to interest you!  ...

The LGA (Local Government Association) welcomes a new Bill which would make it mandatory for licensing authorities to access vital background information about drivers seeking a licence in their areas. This will support the work of councils to ensure anyone using a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV...

See below email from Southampton City Council Licensing Department.   Back in September 2021 at a Licensing Committee Hearing we changed the medical policy to allow approved medical practitioners to undertake medicals without referral as well as the drivers own General Practitioner. You will...

Here's an interesting read about how maths shows BIG SAVINGS remain between EV and diesel cabs despsite energy increases. Read the full article here Well Done TaxiPoint from us!  

It's nearly Valentine's Day! Perhaps a very special person would like to go out?   For all you romantic's who are planning to propose (?)  Remember to look at our website!   www.hallsphservices.com

We cannot stress enough why it is important that if you get into a private hire vehicle it needs to have a door sticker identifying who the company is collecting the customer. Read the full article here:   https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/woman-sexually-assaulted-after-getting-into-car...

On the 20th August 2020 at a trade licensing council meeting, the subject of Southampton private hire drivers being allowed to work for two or more operators was brought to the consultation table.    As chairman of the Southampton Hackney and Private Hire Association (SHPHA...

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has launched a Green Taxi ‘Try before you buy’ pilot in partnership with Welsh Government.   The scheme was launched by Cllr Huw David at the South East Wales Clean Transport event scheduled as part of the Cop Cymru programme running in...

Individuals, partnerships (including limited liability partnerships (LLPs)) and companies applying for licences in England and Wales to either drive taxis or private hire vehicles (PHVs), or both, operate a PHV business or deal in scrap metal are likely to be affected.   Read the...

Local authorities seem to be unaware, perhaps because it suits them to ignore the Regulator's Code which is actually a Government Act.   The regulator is the council, and here are a couple of quotes -   'Regulators should carry out their activities in a way that supports those...

The Government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’ which sets out the recommendations that everybody should take to protect themselves and others, as we transition towards learning to live with COVID-19. Find out what you can and cannot do...

A group of designers have turned the interiors of 30 taxis in Mumbai, in India, into works of art. Read the full article here:   https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/34038085   What a wonderful idea, however we still prefer the comfortable leather seats we provide our customers!  

Travellers are making bookings for Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Bournemouth, Southampton and other airports.   We welcome your enquiries...   Book Now

Although I travel basically where the customer requires me to go (at a reasonable agreed price, of course!) this is my home city... beautiful Southampton.   Here is a video on some views around the city made by Moss Travel.   Watch Now

On 19 July, at a Cabinet meeting, Southampton City Council cabinet members voted to support GO! Southampton's (the Business Improvement District - the BID) tenure for a further five-years from 2022 to 2027. Businesses in the BID area will be invited to vote on the plan in October to November...

Hall's Private Hire New Forest wrote an article in the July 2021 Issue in the Private Hire Taxi Monthly magazine (on behalf of an association whom Ian Hall also represents)  Interesting read?    

This is just a snippet of what you can see!   VIEW SITE

Why not email Halls Private Hire and enquire about your onward journey possibilities travelling in style?

We are looking forward to a return of the Summer Cruise Ships into our fantastic Port and hope local businesses benefit from this.     GET IN TOUCH

Guided tours available of The New Forest, Stonehenge and our capital City of London.  We can drop you at a location in London and collect you  later on in the afternoon or early evening to take you back home.   Telephone or email enquiries welcome!   BOOK NOW

Why not have a look around my website?   www.hallsphservices.com   Don't forget to use this link from my website to fill in a booking form!   www.hallsphservices.com/book-me

We are open to receive your enquiries!   GET IN TOUCH

We often take customers to and from Southampton airport.  We are waiting for a decision to be made regarding the extra runway extension.   View a news article here

Hopefully the roadmap set out by the government for easing restrictions will continue in full force and we'd like to remind our prospective customers we are still taking bookings.    I offer a competitively priced, pet friendly private hire service throughout the New...

We are looking forward to enquiries from future customers for holiday trips to Heathrow/Gatwick since the Prime Ministers' roadmap announcement.   Please get in touch with your enquiries here

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day for February 14th 2021!   You might have to stay at home but enjoy your romancing, who knows what it might lead to! 

Just to remind you that I am licensed, regulated and CRB checked by Southampton City Council and hold NVQ and BTEC qualifications in transporting passengers by taxi.   For your security and safety, I also have a CCTV camera installed. 

Although it is vitally important for everyone to receive the vaccination, taxi and private hire drivers are still legally working under government guidelines providing a vital service.  

Happy Christmas and May 2021 Bring Good Health and Happiness to us all.   Regards,   Ian Hall

Hall's Private Hire Service offers a traditional and refined service; sorry! No pub pickups!    While I concentrate on the Forest area, I am always pleased to offer preferential airport transfer rates.  Please contact me for a quotation for airport runs to Bournemouth...

We'd like to remind our prospective customers we are still taking bookings in these uncertain times. We look forward to hearing from you.   Book Now

We are informing prospective brides and grooms that we will work with them to observe Government COVID regulations to ensure that they have a memorable day!  Both vehicles have a partition between driver and customers.

If dogs are well behaved we will happily transport them in with their owners of course!  We have transported dogs from Heathrow after quarantine, taking them to their owners address.        

My Ford Tourneo 7 seater vehicle is absolutely ideal for airport & cruise transfers. The car has plenty of room for your luggage and for you to relax, whilst I get you from A to B.   I am always pleased to offer preferential airport transfer rates.  Please contact me for a quotation...

Airlines are flying.  Click here to use our services!!    

In these troubled times of COVID19, we are still providing an excellent service to our customers.   The vehicle is equipped with face masks and a sanitizer and of course the vehicle is thoroughly cleaned after every customer.    Looking forward to your custom!