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Testing times on taxis

NEW taxi drivers in the area will be asked to take an extra test to ensure their skills behind the wheel and helping disabled passengers are up to scratch.

The Driving Standards Assessment will be introduced on December 1, although those who already have a council licence won’t need to take the test unless directed to do so by officers on disciplinary grounds.

The move was rubber-stamped by Selby District Council’s licensing committee at its meeting on October 5.

SDC licensing officer Tim Grogan said: “The assessment involves an obvious focus on driver skills, but also deals with passenger safety, with particular reference to wheelchair-bound members of the public.

“Driving Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles has never previously required a test, which is something we now intend to address.”

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