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Have your say say on taxi licensing

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Rotherham Council is inviting people to have their say on a consultation about proposed changes to the Hackney Carriage (taxi) and Private Hire Licensing Policy.

Proposed changes to the policy are designed to ensure licensed drivers, vehicles and operators working in the borough continue to be of the highest standard.

Proposed changes to the policy focus on:

  • ‘Out of town’ vehicles and sub-contracting of fares to them
  • Vehicle age and emissions
  • More offences to be added to the convictions that bar drivers from the job
  • Vehicle testing
  • The driver application process
  • Vehicle signage

The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy was introduced by the Council in 2015 and is widely regarded as a benchmark for other local authorities.

Cllr Denise Lelliott, Cabinet member Jobs and the Local Economy, said: “Rotherham taxis and private hire cars are strongly regulated, but we’re always striving to improve vehicle and customer safety. For us to be able to do this, we need to listen to your views and make any necessary changes that will further strengthen taxi licensing for customers, drivers and operators.”

All responses to the consultation will be considered before the policy goes back to Cabinet for approval later this year.

Chair of the Licensing Board, Cllr Sue Ellis, said: “I’d encourage all residents to take a look at our proposed changes and let us have their thoughts on them. It’s only by working together that we can further improve and protect our communities.”

“The Council is a beacon for good practice nationally and it’s essential that we continue to lead the way when it comes to taxi safety.”

People can have their say by taking the survey which is currently live on the Council website - www.rotherham.gov.uk/consultations.

 

Published: 28th September 2023

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