To review Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policies and Conditions.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Director of Community Services seeking adoption of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy. A copy of which was attached at Appendix C to the report now submitted.

The Committee were invited to consider a new hackney carriage and private hire policy.  A consultation process had been undertaken, comments of which were set out at Appendix B to the report now submitted.

The Committee discussed the proposed policy in detail and made various comments that would be incorporated into the final version.  In particular, the Committee discussed the importance of drivers ensuring that their photographic signage is visible at all times.  It was agreed that Officers would encourage drivers to wear one badge and display the other in the licensed vehicle.  It was agreed that further consultation with the trade would need to be carried out before this condition could be attached to a driver licence.

Councillor Collins left the room prior to the conclusion of this item.

RESOLVED

that the proposed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy as set out at Appendix C to the report now submitted be adopted.

(attached at Appendix A)

RECOMMENDED to Council

that the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy be adopted