Taxi Driver Online

Kept on meaning to include a link to this, which was published about three weeks ago. Not sure if it's something completely new, but it's essentially a link to DfT and related papers on three main trade-related topics, as described below. It's stuff like consultations, guidance notes and policy papers.

Of course, it's mainly related to the trade in England, but useful nonetheless for the rest of the UK, although probably a bit too much detail for most of us. And it's aimed at local authorities rather than us plebs in the trade

Anyway, this is just the introduction and formalities rather than the full list, so click on the link below for all the individual links.


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Licensing of taxis and PHVs for local authorities in England

https://www.gov.uk/government/collectio ... in-england

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing information and guidance for local authorities.

From: Department for Transport
Published 30 September 2022

Contents

• Taxi and PHV licensing policy
• Passenger accessibility and safety
• Electric and zero emission vehicles

Local licensing authorities in England need to make sure that taxis and private hire vehicle (PHV) services are safe and accessible for all passengers.

This information is for all licensing authorities in England to support them in ensuring that their local taxi and PHV licensing regime fosters safe and accessible services for all passengers.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes taxi and private hire vehicle statistics that provide information on the number of licensed vehicles in England, including those designed to be accessible for disabled people.

DfT also annually publishes statistics and data about transport related disability and accessibility in England.