THE SCOTTISH PRIVATE HIRE ASSOCIATION
SCOTLAND'S LEADING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRIVATE HIRE TRADE
For the Trade, by the Trade
We are Scotland’s leading professional trade association for self employed private hire drivers and sole trading private hire car operators.
Stakeholder Recognised
We are recognised as key stakeholders and consultants across multiple local authorities, with the Scottish Government, and with various agencies.
Licensing Support
We hold a 100% success rate in defending our members at licensing hearings across multiple council areas. Protect your licence by joining us today.
Join us today!
Full membership costs just
£7 per month
or
£80 per year
Free affiliate membership
is also available.
NEWS AND UPDATES
LATEST SPHA ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next branch meeting for Edinburgh and the East will be held on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 7pm. Carrickvale Community Centre, Saughton Mains Street, EH11 3HH
SPHA are in discussions with various organisations regarding a potential protest in Glasgow against GCC on potholes and road maintenance concerns. More to follow as developments come.
Motion has been passed to hold the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the SPHA on Tuesday 25th April. A task force has been created to plan the AGM. More details will follow in due course.
The next branch meeting for Glasgow and the West will be held on Monday 30th January 2023 at 7pm. Quakers Meeting House, Elmbank Crescent, G2 4PS
THE SCOTTISH PRIVATE HIRE ASSOCIATION
ABOUT THE SPHA
The Scottish Private Hire Association (SPHA) is the leading trade association for licensed private hire drivers in Scotland. We bring together self-employed sole traders to form a powerful collective voice that represents the shared interests and concerns of our members. Guided by principles of solidarity, democracy, and service, we work to improve the private hire trade and defend the livelihoods of drivers.
In recent years, there has been a growing movement of private hire drivers coming together to achieve positive changes in the trade. The SPHA is at the forefront of this movement, advocating for the industry at government and council levels. Our team, with backgrounds in trade unionism, has successfully lobbied for the adoption of several licensing policies across multiple local authorities.
Our mission is to drive positive reforms in the private hire trade and to maintain the professional standards of our members. As representatives and stakeholders of the industry, we are committed to defending the trade and ensuring that our members are able to earn a fair livelihood. Join us in our mission to improve the private hire trade in Scotland.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
The Scottish Private Hire Association (SPHA) is dedicated to advancing the interests of licensed private hire drivers in Scotland. We work to ensure that our members can earn a fair income and that working conditions are continuously improved. Our commitment to customer service and professionalism sets us apart and elevates the standards for the industry.
The SPHA collaborates with other industry stakeholders and works with local authorities, the Scottish Government, licensing departments, and the Police, to drive progress and improvement in the private hire trade. We encourage solidarity, cooperation, and professional excellence among our members and the wider private hire community.
We also defend our members against threats to their livelihoods, including challenges to their licenses or status as self-employed sole traders, and we defend the trade from events that threaten the earning potential and working conditions of the industry as a whole. Join us in our mission to improve the private hire trade in Scotland.
JOIN THE SPHA
✓ Casework support on licensing and operator issues.
✓ Representation at licensing hearings and enforcement checks.
✓ Legal support on licensing and employment issues.
✓ Access to our member’s WhatsApp support group.
✓ Stay informed with email updates on local licensing and SPHA news.
✓ Get involved with our campaigns and project task forces.
