Agenda item - Hackney Carriage Private Hire Driver Enforcement and Monitoring

RESOLVED:

That Members note the contents of this report and that officers should

continue to act as appropriate.

27.1 The Regulatory Services Manager (Jim Whitelegg) introduced the report starting on page 15 of the Agenda.

27.2 Councillor Simson raised the following points:

·       Whilst it is sad to see a growing list of drivers with enforcement taken against them, its good to hear that the Council are taking things seriously and taking cases to court where necessary.

·       It was surprisingly to see how many drivers had illegal tyres during the meeting with the Police and DVLA.

27.3 Councillor Henry was informed that multi agency meetings with the DVLA, Police, and Neighbouring authorities go ahead usually every 4 months, but the Taxi team at the Council go out twice a week to carry out enforcement duties, and that specific issues can be looked at such as out of town taxis and tyre safety.

27.4 Councillor Pissaridou was informed that drivers of taxis and heavy goods vehicles need to be at a higher standard of health than car drivers, taking into account eye health, heart health, and other conditions. An independent medical advisor makes recommendations on the Group 2 standards.

27.5 Councillor Theobald was informed that point 6 on page 19 of the Agenda referred to two taxi drivers who had an altercation, but there was no evidence so the legal advice was to suspend their licences for 21 days.

RESOLVED:

1. That Members noted the contents of this report and that officers should

continue to act as appropriate.