Agenda item - Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Driver Enforcement and Monitoring

7.1 Alex Evans introduced the report starting on page 11 of the Agenda.

7.2 Councillor Simson was informed that:

·       How many new licenses/relicenses – Martin Seymour – 60?

·       Collating via a spreadsheet

·       Checking card readers as taxis are licensed

·       Drivers may use this as an easy option to refuse passengers.

·       Is the buildip of taxis on the seafront being monotired? Yes by Sussex Police reporting back through taxi forum.

·       Someone had no DVLA license but was still sent to training – his DVLA license was disqualified, this occurred during lockdown when DVLA were behind, when he did get license back he was sent on taxi driver assessment.

·       How are warnings and trainings logged? Each case looked on own merits – if training is appropriate they are sent on it – other action can be looked at.

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7.3 Cllr Davis was informed that the DVLA medical standard is set by the DVLA – usually temporary conditions. Out of town drivers – caution or prosecute. If drivers are caught twice, escalated.

7.4 Cllr Pissaridou was informed that a copy of the DVLA group 2 medical standard is available online. – Martin Seymour to send a link to Cllr Pissaridou

RESOLVED:

1. That Members note the contents of this report and that officers should continue to act as appropriate.