Taxi Policy and Private-Hire and Drivers Policy Consultation 2022/2023

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Taxi Policy Consultation

Description:

Cherwell District Council is responsible for licensing and enforcement of Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle trades within the district, to ensure public safety and protection to residents and visitors.

The policy and details present how the licensing of drivers, vehicles and operations will be undertaken by the Council, which will be applied to all existing licenses, and new applications.

Members of the public, the taxi trade and other parties such as representatives of disability groups, local partnerships and transport user groups are invited to read the policy and give feedback to the council. All views are being considered as part of the decision-making process.

The government has evidence that taxis and private-hire vehicles are considered of ‘high-risk’ environment. Examples include abuse and exploitation facilitated or perpetrated by drivers, and the number of sexual crimes reported that involved drivers. This evidence has been gathered from data collected from local authorities across the country.

As a result, the government and DFT (Department for Transport) published guidance on statutory, and minimum standards for the Taxi trade. The guidance presents a framework, including eligibility criteria, and what we must consider when deciding whether to grant licenses.

The focus is on protecting children and vulnerable adults, but all passengers will benefit from the recommendations in the guidance. Although the guidance is not compulsory, Cherwell District Council are proposing to adopt all those standards proposed as matter of public protection.

Additionally, the proposed policy also considers climate change, and actions to reduce the carbon footprint of the Taxi trade.

Have your say:

We’d like to know what you think about the Taxi Policy, and what we propose to do over its period of 2022/2023.

Appendix 1 - Policy

Appendix 1b - Further details - list of appendices A to G.

Appendix 2 - changes to the Policy.

You can see documents attached at the right side of this page.

To have your say, complete our online survey or download the printable version and send it back to us.

Do Note:

The Council reserves the right to review, and if necessary, reverse any decision if information identified, at initial decision is deemed incorrect.

This policy sets out the process for applying for:

  • Private Hire or Hackney Carriage driver, operator and vehicle license.
  • Requirements to hold a license.
  • Conditions to be adhered to,
  • Grounds for and process by which the Council may take action against a license.

The consultation begins on 1st December 2022 and closes on 31st January 2023. In addition, you can attend either of the following forums at Bodicote House, OX15 4AA:

  • December 19th between 9:30am and 12pm
  • January 10th between 2pm and 4pm

Please call (01295753744) or email the Licensing team to book your attendance.

Please fill in our online survey by clicking the Survey or Take Survey button bellow.

What happens after:

The information gathered in this survey will be used by the License Enforcement Team in considering recommendations for the changes proposed to the Taxi Policy.

  • Your responses will be included in a report and recommendations taken to the Council Committee in March 2023
  • The final Taxi Licensing Policy will be adopted and implemented on 1st April 2023 (license holders will be advised)

Your data:

Your personal information will only be used for the purpose mentioned in relation to this consultation.

If you would like more information on the Council's privacy policy, please take a look at our website here: https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/privacy-and-cookies'

Accessibility

If you would like a printed copy of the questionnaire or have any questions about the standards or the consultation, please email licensing@cherwell-dc.gov.uk or call the License Team on 01295 753744.

Thank you


Taxi Policy Consultation

Description:

Cherwell District Council is responsible for licensing and enforcement of Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle trades within the district, to ensure public safety and protection to residents and visitors.

The policy and details present how the licensing of drivers, vehicles and operations will be undertaken by the Council, which will be applied to all existing licenses, and new applications.

Members of the public, the taxi trade and other parties such as representatives of disability groups, local partnerships and transport user groups are invited to read the policy and give feedback to the council. All views are being considered as part of the decision-making process.

The government has evidence that taxis and private-hire vehicles are considered of ‘high-risk’ environment. Examples include abuse and exploitation facilitated or perpetrated by drivers, and the number of sexual crimes reported that involved drivers. This evidence has been gathered from data collected from local authorities across the country.

As a result, the government and DFT (Department for Transport) published guidance on statutory, and minimum standards for the Taxi trade. The guidance presents a framework, including eligibility criteria, and what we must consider when deciding whether to grant licenses.

The focus is on protecting children and vulnerable adults, but all passengers will benefit from the recommendations in the guidance. Although the guidance is not compulsory, Cherwell District Council are proposing to adopt all those standards proposed as matter of public protection.

Additionally, the proposed policy also considers climate change, and actions to reduce the carbon footprint of the Taxi trade.

Have your say:

We’d like to know what you think about the Taxi Policy, and what we propose to do over its period of 2022/2023.

Appendix 1 - Policy

Appendix 1b - Further details - list of appendices A to G.

Appendix 2 - changes to the Policy.

You can see documents attached at the right side of this page.

To have your say, complete our online survey or download the printable version and send it back to us.

Do Note:

The Council reserves the right to review, and if necessary, reverse any decision if information identified, at initial decision is deemed incorrect.

This policy sets out the process for applying for:

  • Private Hire or Hackney Carriage driver, operator and vehicle license.
  • Requirements to hold a license.
  • Conditions to be adhered to,
  • Grounds for and process by which the Council may take action against a license.

The consultation begins on 1st December 2022 and closes on 31st January 2023. In addition, you can attend either of the following forums at Bodicote House, OX15 4AA:

  • December 19th between 9:30am and 12pm
  • January 10th between 2pm and 4pm

Please call (01295753744) or email the Licensing team to book your attendance.

Please fill in our online survey by clicking the Survey or Take Survey button bellow.

What happens after:

The information gathered in this survey will be used by the License Enforcement Team in considering recommendations for the changes proposed to the Taxi Policy.

  • Your responses will be included in a report and recommendations taken to the Council Committee in March 2023
  • The final Taxi Licensing Policy will be adopted and implemented on 1st April 2023 (license holders will be advised)

Your data:

Your personal information will only be used for the purpose mentioned in relation to this consultation.

If you would like more information on the Council's privacy policy, please take a look at our website here: https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/privacy-and-cookies'

Accessibility

If you would like a printed copy of the questionnaire or have any questions about the standards or the consultation, please email licensing@cherwell-dc.gov.uk or call the License Team on 01295 753744.

Thank you


  • Survey

    Note:

    This consultation questionnaire is of multiple options and eventual added comments.

    Items have only one answer per question.

    Please ensure you have chosen the nearest option to your intended response.

    Please ensure the comments are brief and to the point.

    Please avoid wording that would be deemed unacceptable.

    About this survey:

    The questions are grouped in sections to cover the areas in a comprehensive way.

    Section 1. Policy Statement (from 1. Introduction to 7. Disclosure Barring Service - DBS), regarding the Policy itself;

    Section 2. Assessments and Tests ( from 8. Knowledge Test to 11. Licenses/specs);

    Section 3. Vehicle Functions (from 12. Executive Hire to 14. Conditions and Application process)

    Section 4. Actions and Appeals (from 15. Enforcement to Whistle-Blowing policy)

    Section 5. Further details (For Appendices A to G)


     Thank you

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