ROUND THE COUNCILS WOLVERHAMPTON: CHANGES/INSPECTION PROCEDURES
City of Wolverhampton Council has announced major, immediate rule changes for all private hire and taxi drivers. These updates cover vehicle plates and tyre standards. Crucially, the council has also established a new cross-council agreement that lets other local authorities inspect Wolverhampton-licensed vehicles operating outside the city. Plate restrictions: l All 3D and 4D plates are strictly prohibited l Vehicles stopped by compliance officers displaying 3D/4D
l If you no longer possess the original plates, you must purchase replacements from a DVSA- approved plate producer
No tyres over 10 years: l All tyres on licensed vehicles (including the spare) must not be more than ten years old
How to check tyre age: Understanding the DOT Code l Each tyre has a DOT code stamped on its sidewall l The age of the tyre is indicated by the last four digits of this code:
l The first two digits represent the week of manufacture
l The last two digits represent the year of manufacture Example: l If the DOT code ends in 2319, the tyre was manufactured in week 23 of 2019
l Tyres that have had the DOT code removed, altered or obscured will be considered defective
l Please inspect all tyres on your vehicle and ensure none are older than ten years
l Tyres exceeding this age limit must be replaced immediately to remain compliant
Loxdale office protocols: l Only the individual with a booked appointment may attend
l Entry will be refused to anyone accompanied by passengers
l will also be refused entry Important - On 1 October 2025 City of Wolverhampton Council has entered into an agreement with the following licensing authorities: • Telford and Wrekin Co-operative Council • Ashfield District Council • Broxtowe Borough Council • Mansfield District Council • Newark and Sherwood District Council
PHTM NOVEMBER 2025
• Nottingham City Council • Rushcliffe Borough Council • Liverpool City Council It authorises their Enforcement Teams, pursuant to Section 101 (1) (b) of Local Government Act 1972, to undertake functions under Sections 68 and 73 of the LGMPA 1976, as amended. See Cross-Border Crisis on page 10 for further details.
JERSEY: UBER STYLE RATINGS FOR CABBIES
Jersey taxi drivers have voiced support for new Uber- style passenger ratings, arguing the system will help single out unsatisfactory drivers instead of unfairly damaging the industry’s reputation. This support comes after a new report commissioned by
Driver and Vehicle Standards found
overwhelmingly negative feedback on the island’s taxi service, with 78% of respondents offering negative feedback. The research, which used 30 mystery taxi users, suggested that Jersey taxi drivers were “frequently late, too expensive and could be rude.” Speaking for the Jersey Taxi Drivers Association (JTDA), Paul Tostevin acknowledged the findings but emphasised that the report’s overall portrayal requires “balance and context.” He stated: “The Jersey Taxi Drivers Association has always supported continuous improvement and constructive feedback, but some of the report’s generalisations do not accurately reflect the standards achieved by many drivers and operators.” Mr. Tostevin claimed that the JTDA’s internal data and previous assessments “directly contradict the suggestion that taxi drivers are frequently late, too expensive, or rude.” He added: “While we cannot speak for every operator, our own data and the DVS’s independent assessments show a consistent pattern of professionalism, reliability, and courtesy among our drivers.” The JTDA member welcomed the plan to add QR codes to taxis for online passenger ratings, stating: “Regarding the planned QR code rating system, we have no objection and in fact welcome any fair, transparent means of gathering passenger feedback.” He concluded that the new approach “will fairly identify any driver who persistently falls short of expected standards, rather than unfairly tarnishing the entire profession.”
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