About taxi licences

The Secretary of State for Transport has issued new statutory taxi and private hire vehicle guidance to licensing authorities aimed at safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: Statutory taxi and private hire vehicle standards (GOV.UK)
 
The statutory standards set out a range of robust measures to protect taxi and private hire vehicle passengers, particularly those most vulnerable.

Government and licensing authorities are working together to ensure that, above all else, the taxi and private hire vehicle services the public use are safe.

Licensing authorities are under a legal duty, under section 177 of the Police and Crime Act 2017, to have regard to the statutory guidance.

The statutory standards are an important first step in reforming the way the taxi and private hire vehicle sector is regulated and should ensure consistent standards between licensing authorities.

Last updated: 22/11/2024 15:24