Taxi Driver Online

well he's out of the trade at least but not sure if we can boot him out of the country after his release

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Every chance he will be booted out, if he doesn't go voluntarily.

The chances of him gaining any kind of employment once he is released are at best slim, so it might be in his interests to depart the UK.

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IDFIMH

As regards 'reviews of licensing policy', this is quite formulaic, and to that extent not really worth posting on here...

Except to the extent there's a very specific rationale for it all on this occasion.

But this reads like the city council here a bit behind the curve as compared to 'gold standard' councils like Rotherham, say

(Or, at least, Rotherham's PR is the last couple of years has self-congratulated themselves as representing the gold standard, or whatever it was...)


Norwich taxi firms face tightened rules in new safety drive

City taxi firms could face tightened rules as part of a safety drive to protect passengers.

Norwich City Council is carrying out a review of its licensing policy for these companies which it hopes will "ensure public safety" particularly for children and vulnerable adults.

Public confidence in taxi services has been shaken after a driver for one of the city's largest firms was found guilty of sexually assaulting three women he picked up in Norwich.

The "extensive" changes to the council's policy could include a strengthened complaints process and changes to how individuals and operators are checked.

Norwich City Council is required to update its licensing policy for taxi firms every five years to ensure rules are kept up to date.

It is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of taxis and private hire vehicles in Norwich and must ensure that drivers, proprietors and operators are fit to hold such licences.

The proposed new rules will encourage greater consideration to be given to previous convictions and any reported concerns when granting licenses to drivers.

The changes could require sixth-monthly DBS checks for drivers, safeguarding and county lines training, and improved record-keeping of passengers and dispatchers.

Officials at City Hall have recommended it refine its complaints system and give guidance to passengers on reporting any issues.

These changes come several months after Alexandru Tapurin, then a driver for ABC taxis, was jailed for sexually assaulting three lone women he picked up in Norwich in the space of just a few days.

Norwich City Council hopes the licensing overhaul will "ensure public safety" especially in relation to children and vulnerable adults.

These changes will be subject to public consultation over the coming months before they can come into force.