Issue details

The current Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy 2022 (“the policy”) is required to be reviewed every three years with the next review now scheduled.

The Policy is in place to assist officers in carrying out its regulatory duties under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and Town and Police Clauses Act 147. The Policy is available to applicants, drivers and operators as well as proprietors to assist them with the application processes and what they can expect from the service. It also contains important information relating to the conditions and requirements of Hackney Carriage and private hire drivers, licenced vehicles and operators. It remains a valuable tool for officers in determining taxi licensing applications and dealing with enforcement related matters.

In reviewing the Policy officers have sought to include updated guidance from the Department for Transport (DfT), statutory guidance and changes to vehicle emissions and age criteria.