TAXI LEGISLATION UPDATE
and set at a high level wherever possible to ensure consistently high-quality passenger experiences.”
Out of area working:
The report states: “Out-of-area working is now a widespread feature of the taxi and private hire vehicle market. We recognise the strength of concern about its impact on standards, local accountability and public confidence. We also acknowledge that outright prohibition would be impractical.
“We urge the Department to bring forward a clear plan to curtail the extensive practice of out-of-area working and create greater incentives for drivers to license in the locality in which they operate. This will enable local licensing authorities to
take
enforcement action more readily, keep both drivers and passengers safe, and restore trust that has been lost across the sector.”
NPHTA comment:
David Lawrie, Director of NPHTA said: “Having been a part of the inquiry, with both multiple written submissions, and an oral submission in October, We have been waiting for this with bated breath.
“It is finally out there - and WOW, what a read. Everything has been covered, 69 pages - there’s just so much detail including: l National standards alone will not be enough l Standards must also include turnaround time (processing and issuing licences)
l Fees l Enforcement l NO support for any 100% WAV policies in rural areas - instead recognising the need for a reasonable proportion
l CCTV l Ending predominant out-of-area use (cross-border working)
l Extending of NR3S to include vehicles and operators
“I can honestly say, that the vast majority of everything we said on your behalf has been taken on board!”
Click to read:
https://shorturl.at/w9UZb/ Remember NPHTA, IoL, and many
other
stakeholders have already begun discussions with the Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood ...
“This time, FINALLY, it looks like change IS coming!”
ASSOCIATIONS • OPERATORS DRIVERS • VEHICLE OWNERS
www.nphta.co.uk info@nphta.co.uk STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
fighting for our trade for over 30 years
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