Agenda item
Review of Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Driver Policy
Report of Executive Director, Operational Services
Decision:
8.1 |
The Licensing Authority is seeking approval of the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence Policy. First published in 2016, the policy provides information and guidance on: • applications • decision-making • enforcement
In providing a publicly available document, it allows: • transparency • accountability
•
consistency |
8.2 |
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee:-
1.
Approve the revised Hackney Carriage & Private
Hire Drivers Licence Policy as set out in appendix H of the report,
with the exception of the following amendments:
a.
Condition 10a – The licensee is permitted to
undertake bookings from only one private hire operator at any one
time – use of multiple booking systems used simultaneously is
not permitted – is removed. b.
Condition 10b is re-numbered Condition
10a. c.
Condition 10c – The licensee must display
signage of the Private Hire Operator for which they undertake
bookings – is renumbered
d.
The requirement to undertake disability awareness
training to be within 2 years from the time accredited
organisations have been appointed. With the policy to come into force on 1st November 2022.
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8.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
8.3.1 |
The Department for Transport recommends that licensing authorities make publicly available a cohesive policy document and to review this document every five years.
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The licensing authority already has in place a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence Policy document which has now been reviewed to take into account the recommendations in the Department for Transport Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards.
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The document is designed to: · Provide individuals with a clear, consistent basis for submitting applications · Provide a clear, consistent basis for determining licence applications ·
Provide licensees with information on licensing
requirements throughout the time they are licensed |
8.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
8.4.1 |
There
are no alternative options under consideration |
Minutes:
7.1 |
The Licensing Strategy and Policy Officer presented the report which sought approval of the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence Policy. First published in 2016, the policy provides information and guidance on: • applications • decision-making • enforcement
In providing a publicly available document, it allows: • transparency • accountability
•
consistency |
7.2 |
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee:-
1.
Approve the revised Hackney Carriage & Private
Hire Drivers Licence Policy as set out in appendix H of the report,
with the exception of the following
amendments:
a.
Condition 10a – The licensee is permitted to
undertake bookings from only one private hire operator at any one
time – use of multiple booking systems used simultaneously is
not permitted – is removed. b.
Condition 10b is re-numbered Condition
10a. c.
Condition 10c – The licensee must display
signage of the Private Hire Operator for which they undertake
bookings – is renumbered
d.
The requirement to undertake disability awareness
training to be within 2 years from the time accredited
organisations have been appointed. With the policy to come into force on 1st November 2022.
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7.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
7.3.1 |
The Department for Transport recommends that licensing authorities make publicly available a cohesive policy document and to review this document every five years.
|
7.3.2 |
The licensing authority already has in place a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence Policy document which has now been reviewed to take into account the recommendations in the Department for Transport Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards.
|
7.3.3 |
The document is designed to: · Provide individuals with a clear, consistent basis for submitting applications · Provide a clear, consistent basis for determining licence applications ·
Provide licensees with information on licensing
requirements throughout the time they are licensed |
7.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
7.4.1 |
There
are no alternative options under consideration |
Supporting documents:
- Report to the Committee - Review of Driver's Policy 28th Sept, item 7. PDF 197 KB
- Appendix A, item 7. PDF 435 KB
- Appendix B, item 7. PDF 328 KB
- Appendix C, item 7. PDF 61 KB
- Appendix D, item 7. PDF 448 KB
- Appendix E, item 7. PDF 162 KB
- Appendix F, item 7. PDF 1 MB
- Appendix G, item 7. PDF 1 MB
- Appendix H, item 7. PDF 1 MB