Agenda item

To consider a report on the proposed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing and Emergency Equipment Policy which would lead to the changes outlined in Appendices 2 to 9.  

Resolved:

1.     To adopt the hackney carriage and private hire vehicle testing and emergency equipment policy

2.    To amend the legacy policies with the changes outlined in Appendix 2 of the report.

3.    That the Policy and amendments above come into effect on a date to be determined by the Licensing Manager/Specialist, prior to which licence holders will be given no less than 6 weeks notice, via email. To ensure that the implementation is co-ordinated with the nomination of test stations.

The Committee considered the report and acknowledged the need for a unified approach to vehicle testing across the County.

Members noting that their concerns, over the difficulties in booking MOTs in some areas, the cost to drivers and the need to make them aware of the new requirements would be addressed with the proposals, unanimously supported the recommendations.

Resolved:

1.     To adopt the hackney carriage and private hire vehicle testing and emergency equipment policy

2.    To amend the legacy policies with the changes outlined in Appendix 2 of the report.

3.    That the Policy and amendments above come into effect on a date to be determined by the Licensing Manager/Specialist, prior to which licence holders will be given no less than 6 weeks notice, via email. To ensure that the implementation is co-ordinated with the nomination of test stations.