..EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS
The replacement of rear windows can cost many hundreds if not thousands of pounds.
If licensing authorities are concerned about the safety of passengers, a better option could be for them to consider, after considering potential privacy issues, whether the installation of CCTV in vehicles would have either a positive or an adverse net effect on the safety of taxi and PHV users as recommended in the statutory taxi and PHV standards.
SECTION 8: VEHICLE LICENSING – IDENTIFICATION AND SIGNAGE
There are a number of factors to consider in relation to vehicle signage and identification: safety, competition, commercial arguments, and the fact that there are a wide variety of approaches taken by licensing authorities.
The government’s view is that safety should be the prime consideration and the recommendations in the best practice guidance reflect this.
The intention is to try and make taxis the most noticeable and distinctive vehicle to members of the public who want to engage a taxi or PHV and to make it clear that only taxis can be hired without being prebooked.
Increasing the differentiation between taxis and PHVs, so that taxis are easy to identify and PHVs are less visible would simplify safety messaging to the public that they should only get into a vehicle that looks like a taxi unless prebooked.
COME ON DAVE, THAT’S A LOT OF TEXT!!
I don’t normally copy and paste such large sections of text, since I like to keep it bite-sized and easy to read. But in this case, given the importance of such wording, I decided that I should make an exception, since the topics discussed are about tinted windows, qualification requirements, age limits, keeping a piece of paper in your car at all times etc.
It gives you an idea of how much detail is in this document, whilst showing that the topics being discussed are indeed topics we have been debating for many years - some in favour, some against. Some love new ideas, some hate them, some see them as restrictive and unnecessary, some see them as a welcomed change.
SAY IT WHERE IT MATTERS!
The key message is: you know what you want to say. We have read and heard what you have to say and what your views are, all over social media, by email, by phone call and from enquiries, even in many cases as a result of challenging sus- pensions and revocations. But have you said those things in the right places and to the right people?
Well now is your chance. MAY 2022 17 BTEC – NVC – DIPLOMA – DO THEY ACHIEVE ANYTHING?
What do you think about the requirement for a college teacher to assess how you should fulfil your role as a taxi or private hire driver? How would they feel if you had to assess their role as a teacher, and their licence depended on your opinions? Or do you feel that the courses are helpful and beneficial?
TELL THEM. TINTED WINDOWS – HAVE YOUR SAY
Do you agree with tinted window restrictions? Are you struggling to buy a car that will satisfy local authority requirements? Have you had to fork out to change the manufacturers specification of vehicle? Do you agree that rear windows should be clear due to the role being performed?
TELL THEM! AGE LIMITS OF VEHICLES?
Do you agree with entry age limits and exit age limits? Do you feel it is over restrictive and that you can buy a much better vehicle in better condition that is just a little older?
Or do you agree that by having age limits, it ensures that the vehicles keep up with modern technology including adaptive braking, adaptive cruise control, and a whole host of other newer safety features that simply don’t exist on older vehicles?
TELL THEM!!
If we do not get involved in such crucial requests for informa- tion as this, then there can be no complaints that they do not understand - since that will be YOUR FAULT!
Do you want to shape the future of the industry?
Then log in, make a flask of tea or coffee, take some time, get involved.
We need to see this consultation flooded with passion, desire, views, opinions, concerns, suggestions - from professionals who understand the industry and who experience it on a daily basis.…
YOU!!
Article by Dave Lawrie, Director NPHTA 0161 280 2800
info@nphta.co.uk
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