Decision - Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Enforcement Report

Brighton and Hove Licensing Committee (Non Licensing Act 2003 Functions) Decided 17 Feb 2022 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Licensing Committee (Non Licensing Act 2003 Functions)

Report author

Alex Evans

Published

9 Mar 2022

Reference

6537

As published

the council's own words, unedited

To report on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Enforcement Actions

RESOLVED – 1. That the Committee approves the proposed fare increases of 5% rather than the 3.5% originally requested and authorises the Head of Safer Communities to advertise the proposed variation in fares and invite any objections in accordance with the legal requirements. 2. That the Committee agrees that if no objections are made, or if any objections which are made are withdrawn, the varied table of fares will come into force in accordance with the statutory scheme. 3. That the Committee reconsiders the matter at the next meeting of this Committee if valid objections are made but not withdrawn. As there are strict legal timescales relating to fare reviews a special meeting of this Committee may be required.

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The council warned licensed taxi drivers and proprietors to stop waiting or picking up passengers unlawfully at the front of Brighton Train Station. Drivers must use the permitted taxi rank at the north entrance where applicable and comply with taxi licensing, traffic and byelaw requirements, or they may face enforcement action.

Recommendation

Licensed drivers and proprietors should immediately stop waiting or touting at the front of Brighton Station, use the authorised taxi rank where permitted, and comply with all relevant legislation and licence conditions.

Financial impact

None stated

Date in document

4 Jan 2022

Stakeholders named

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Licensed taxi driversTaxi proprietorsHackney carriage passengersDisabled passengersThe taxi tradeThe publicGovia Thameslink Rail

Next steps

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Licensed drivers must stop waiting or touting at the front of Brighton Station.
Pre-booked pickups and drop-offs must be directed to the pickup and drop-off point at the north entrance.
Drivers must disclose any fixed penalty notice to the Council within 3 days.
Reported breaches may be investigated and could result in licence revocation, suspension, non-renewal or court action.

Precedents

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