Taxi Driver Online

hi all,
new guy here who doesnt know too much in regards to private hire licensing but is hoping to gain a license to earn some income.

Basically i've seen an advert from a private hire firm asking for drivers with a badge from 2 authorities, and if you havent got a badge they will pay for your badge but from an authority next to the one they are situated in.

I thought that the firm, car and driver had to be registered with the same authority? If so, how are they trying to get around this?

Because no-one can be bothered to enforce the law, and the Law Commission are in the process of making it legal anyway.

_________________
IDFIMH

so its a normal occurrence? forgive my ignorance as i dont know much about it tbh

in simple terms, exactly what is this law commission thing going to do?

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most

Legalise the cross-border shenanigans.

Let's face it, if you can't beat them, then join them, seems to be the motto.

Or in this case legalise them.

_________________
Kind regards,

Brummie Cabbie.

Type a message, post your news,
Disagree with other members' views;
But please, do have some decorum,
When debating on the TDO Forum.

The firm wasn't in Mansfield by any chance was it??

Make cross border legal. Any licensed vehicle will be able to work anywhere with anyone.

_________________
IDFIMH

No it wasn't mate, i debt want to say too much about the area incase it jeopardizes any opportunities for work.

I can see why they will pay for badges from the county next door - no knowledge test, cost is around £40 cheaper than the one in which they are based. I just didnt think it was something the authorities would let happen or not prosecute for

Hi all,
Sorry for hijacking thread! Let me get this right I can apply for a badge in a different town/county and drive in my own without all the rigmeroll that goes with applying? I have asked my local authorities if my current licence entitlement (class 1 lorry) which are more stringent! But no sir you have to do it all!

Your vehicle and driver's license must be issued by the same council, and if you drive a PH you must have an operator's license as well, or work with an operator, licensed in the same area.

_________________
IDFIMH

You on about the firm in Mansfield?