Makes a change to see NCAP rules being used rather than the emissions standards. I'd kind of forgotten about the NCAP stuff, to be honest. When I read this article yesterday had to check it wasn't from ten years ago, say
The rest of the piece isn't particularly interesting, but couldn't help notice the comment from the councillor. She's obviously demonstrating great insight into the safety implications, economics and practicalities of implementing the measure
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https://www.tavistock-today.co.uk/news/ ... les-590898
[...]Councillors heard how an estimated 15 per cent of taxis in West Devon would currently get fewer than four stars.
West Devon’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy was originally implemented on April 1 2018 and introduced standards which required all licensed vehicles to meet the new vehicle requirements and specifications by January 1 2023.
However, officers suggested taxi and private hire operators have been hit by the covid pandemic, recent rises in the cost of living and very significant rises in the price of second hand vehicles. They argued that if the safety rules were imposed now it would have a significant impact on the trade.
Councillors cautiously agreed but felt it was important not to extend the deadline beyond 1 January 2024.
Independent councillor for Mary Tavy, Terry Pearce, said to officers: ‘I think you need to make it quite clear to those 15 [remaining percent of] owners that they need to get their act together.’
The licensing committee unanimously agreed to the extension which will now be taken to full council on Tuesday February 21 for approval.