Department for Transport Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards
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The Department for Transport (DfT) published its ‘Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards’ on 21st July 2020. Setting out a framework of policies, which aim to better regulate the taxi (hackney carriage) and private hire vehicle sector by developing a national set of core common minimum standards to be used by licensing authorities when exercising their functions.
On 21 April 2021 approval was given by the Councils Cabinet Member for City Services to consult with providers and users of taxis alongside residents and key stakeholders on the proposed changes to the current policy and practices followed by Coventry City Council to meet the standards set out by the DFT prior to implementation.
Published by the Secretary of State for Transport under section 177(1) of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 the document sets out a framework of policies that any licensing authority in England and Wales “must have regard” to when exercising their functions.
Standards detailed in this document replace previous 2010 Best Practice Guidance issued by the DfT and are expected to be implemented unless there is a compelling local reason not to. Failure to adhere to the standards without significant justification is described as likely to be detrimental to the Councils’ defence of any legal challenge in relation to its contents.
Some of the standards highlighted in the DfT document are already covered in Coventry’s current processes and this consultation highlights the recommendations that would require amendment to current policy and practice.
We would like to hear your views by taking part in the survey below.
The survey will close 18 August 2021
The Department for Transport (DfT) published its ‘Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards’ on 21st July 2020. Setting out a framework of policies, which aim to better regulate the taxi (hackney carriage) and private hire vehicle sector by developing a national set of core common minimum standards to be used by licensing authorities when exercising their functions.
On 21 April 2021 approval was given by the Councils Cabinet Member for City Services to consult with providers and users of taxis alongside residents and key stakeholders on the proposed changes to the current policy and practices followed by Coventry City Council to meet the standards set out by the DFT prior to implementation.
Published by the Secretary of State for Transport under section 177(1) of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 the document sets out a framework of policies that any licensing authority in England and Wales “must have regard” to when exercising their functions.
Standards detailed in this document replace previous 2010 Best Practice Guidance issued by the DfT and are expected to be implemented unless there is a compelling local reason not to. Failure to adhere to the standards without significant justification is described as likely to be detrimental to the Councils’ defence of any legal challenge in relation to its contents.
Some of the standards highlighted in the DfT document are already covered in Coventry’s current processes and this consultation highlights the recommendations that would require amendment to current policy and practice.
We would like to hear your views by taking part in the survey below.
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The Department for Transport (DfT) published its ‘Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards’ on 21st July 2020. Setting out a framework of policies, which aim to better regulate the taxi (hackney carriage) and private hire vehicle sector by developing a national set of core common minimum standards to be used by licensing authorities when exercising their functions. 