Decision - Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Driver Enforcement and Monitoring
Decision maker
Licensing Committee (Non Licensing Act 2003 Functions)
Report author
Alex Evans
Published
12 Oct 2023
Reference
7038
As published
the council's own words, uneditedTo report on enforcement actions taken against Hackney Carriage Drivers and Applicants
RESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Notes the contents of this report and that officers should continue to act as appropriate.
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The report lists enforcement actions taken against taxi and private hire licence holders since the June 2023 Licensing Committee. Actions included refusing one renewal application and suspending licences for issues including DBS certification, medical standards, a police investigation and a road traffic collision, with some licences later reinstated.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Stakeholders named
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Hackney carriage and private hire driversPassengersDVLAPolice
Next steps
parsed- Continue suspensions pending further information where indicated.
- Reinstate licences where the report records that the relevant requirements have subsequently been met.
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