Questions found in the consultation. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/3ABP5T/
Consultation questions
DfT has carefully considered the recommendations proposed in the draft best practice guidance, but these are, of course, subject to change following this consultation.
While it is useful to have indications of the quantity of respondents that agree or disagree with these proposals, DfT wants to ensure that the final recommendations are informed by all available evidence and suggestions where these can be improved.
Most of the questions ask for quantifiable (agree, disagree or no opinion) and qualitative (comments) responses.
Ahead of the consultation questions, we would like to collect some information about you and your use of and/or role in the taxi and PHV trade. This information will be used to help to give context to the responses we receive from individuals and organisations.
Section 4 : accessibility
In your view, should licensing authorities introduce Inclusive Service Plans for taxis and PHVs?
Do you agree that licensing authorities should introduce the accessibility measures proposed in the best practice guidance?
In your view, are there any other measures licensing authorities should take to improve accessibility of taxis and PHVs?
Section 5: enforcing the licensing regime
Point-based enforcement systems
Do you agree that any points incurred through a points-based enforcement regime should remain on the record for 3 years for drivers from the date of the incident?
Do you agree that points incurred though a points-based enforcement regime should remain on the record for 5 years for PHV operators from the date of the incident?
Section 6: driver licensing
Driver proficiency
Do you agree licensing authorities should require taxi and PHV drivers, as professional drivers, to evidence a higher degree of driving ability than is required for private motorists?
Vocational training and assessment
Do you agree that licensing authorities should not require drivers to obtain a vocational qualification?
Topographical knowledge tests
In your view should a PHV driver be required to pass some form of topographical knowledge test?
If a PHV driver has to pass a topographical test, should this be the same test as a taxi driver? Or, should it evaluate the candidate’s ability to plan a route or safely use a navigation system?
Vehicle condition check
Do you agree licensing authorities should require drivers to conduct daily checks on their vehicle similar to the checklist provided?
What, if any, comments do you have on the vehicle condition checklist?
Section 8: vehicle licensing
Vehicle safety ratings
Do you agree licensing authorities should consider the safety benefits to passengers, drivers and pedestrians of vehicles which have received a higher Euro NCAP rating (where these have been assessed) when setting its vehicle requirements?
Seating capacity
Do you agree that each person, regardless of age, should be counted as a passenger?
Do you agree taxis and private hire vehicles should not be licensed to carry more people than the number of seats and seatbelts available?
Tinted windows
Do you agree that licensing authorities should only require the removal of ‘factory fitted’ tinted windows as part of vehicle specifications if it can evidence that this is necessary and proportionate?
Vehicle testing
Do you agree licensing authorities should, where possible, obtain details of vehicle tests, including failures?
Do you agree licensing authorities should require testing stations to provide the outcomes of all examinations carried out, including where vehicles were subject to advisory notices?
Vehicle age limits
Do you agree licensing authorities should not impose age limits for the licensing of vehicles?
Vehicle identification and signage
Do you agree licensing authorities should not permit roof signs of any kind on PHVs?
Do you agree that licensing authorities should not impose a livery requirement on PHVs?
Do you agree that private hire vehicle signage requirements should be limited to the authority licence plate or disc and a ‘pre-booked only’ door sign?
Do you agree that licensing authorities should not require the displaying of private hire vehicle operator details on vehicle?
Do you agree that when an exclusive relationship exists between the vehicle proprietor, driver and operator, licensing authorities should permit the display of private hire vehicle operator details in a discreet manner?
Do you agree with our suggested practice regarding the use of the words taxi or cab, as well as similar meaning words, for display on private hire vehicles?
Environmental considerations
Do you agree that taxis and private hire vehicle with internal combustion engines should be tested more frequently than annually?
Section 11: taxi rank provision
Do you agree that taxi rank provision should be reviewed every 3 years?
Annex B: model byelaws for Hackney carriages
What, if any, comments do you have on the model byelaws?
Annex F: sample notices between taxi driver or PHV driver and passenger
What, if any, comments do you have on the sample notices?
Annex G: staying safe – guidance for taxi drivers
What, if any, comments do you have on the staying safe guidance for taxi drivers?
Annex H: staying safe – guidance for the PHV trade
What, if any, comments do you have on the staying safe guidance for the private hire vehicle trade?
Annex I : useful questions when assessing taxi quantity controls
What, if any, comments do you have on the questions for assessing taxi quantity controls?
Final comments
Do you have any other comments?
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