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Nov 17, 2023 · 1. Introduction 1.1 Background. The Department for Transport has issued guidance on taxi and private hire vehicle licensing since 2006 to assist local authorities that have responsibility for the ...
Jul 21, 2020 · The government has issued taxi and private hire vehicle licensing: best practice guidance to assist licensing authorities in carrying out their licensing functions. Updates to this page Published ...
Mar 28, 2022 · DfT first issued best practice guidance to licensing authorities in 2006 and this was refreshed in 2010. Much has changed in the taxi and PHV industry over the intervening years and the time has ...
- Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) play a critical role in keeping our country moving, allowing people to travel safely and easily.Whether thos...
- IntroductionDfT first issued best practice guidance to licensing authorities in 2006 and this was refreshed in 2010.Much has changed in the taxi an...
- The focus of the best practice guidance is on how licensing authorities can best use their existing powers to ensure that the taxi and PHV drivers...
- DfT has carefully considered the recommendations proposed in the draft best practice guidance, but these are, of course, subject to change followin...
- DfT is carrying out this consultation to gather views and evidence on measures for inclusion within the best practice guidance issued to taxi and P...
- A summary of responses, including the next steps, will be published. Paper copies will be available on request.If you have questions about this con...
1.1 The Department for Transport has issued guidance on taxi and private hire vehicle licensing since 2006 to assist local authorities that have responsibility for the regulation of the taxi and private hire vehicle trades. This is updated periodically, taking into account stakeholder views and changes in the way the sector operates.
Jan 6, 2024 · Taxi drivers across England, Scotland, and Wales are being reminded of the crucial legal requirement NOT to start the meter until disabled passengers are safely onboard and secured.This reminder comes in the wake of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022, a landmark legislation that represents a major advancement in taxi accessibility since the introduction of the ...
Jul 27, 2020 · This represents a radical change of tone from Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing: Best Practice Guidance of 2010 (“the Guidance) which, while pointing out that the aim of the system was public protection, exhorted authorities to take a proportionate approach to the burdens they might otherwise seek to impose, lest the public’s access to taxis be unreasonably impeded. That there are ...
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Apr 29, 2024 · Taxi meters are an integral part of the taxi industry, accurately measuring the fare for passengers based on factors such as distance travelled, time elapsed, and additional charges. While passengers are familiar with seeing the meter ticking away during their journey, the inner workings of taxi meters may remain a mystery. 1. Distance Measurement
