Decision - Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Penalty Points Scheme
Decision maker
Licensing Committee (Non Licensing Act 2003 Functions)
Report author
Alex Evans
Published
13 Feb 2024
Reference
7139
As published
the council's own words, uneditedSeeking members approval to introduce a Penalty Point Scheme for the Licensed Taxi and Private Hire trade
RESOLVED: The recommendations in the report were refused by 7 votes to 3.
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The Brighton & Hove Cab Trade Association reported that its member poll opposed introducing a Penalty Points System for locally licensed taxi and private hire drivers. It raised concerns that out-of-town vehicles working in Brighton & Hove are not consistently enforced and called for stronger enforcement arrangements before any system is introduced.
Recommendation
Do not introduce the Penalty Points System without assurances that a robust, swift and effective enforcement and reporting protocol will also be established for out-of-town vehicles operating in the city.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Date in document
28 Nov 2023
Stakeholders named
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Brighton & Hove licensed hackney carriage and private hire driversTaxi proprietors and operatorsOut-of-town licensed drivers and vehicle operatorsBrighton & Hove Licensing DepartmentLicensing CommitteeLocal taxi trade representatives
Next steps
parsed- The report of the trade consultation will go to the Licensing Committee in February 2024.
- Licensing should consider the comments and concerns submitted by drivers.
- If the system is introduced, establish a robust reporting and enforcement protocol for out-of-town vehicles operating in Brighton & Hove.
- Ask the Lewes Licensing department for a public statement on enforcement of its licensed vehicles operating predominantly in Brighton & Hove.
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