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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis

Question

What steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) safety and (b) regulation of taxis.

Answer

My Department will shortly issue statutory guidance to licensing authorities on how they should use their extensive existing powers to protect taxi and private hire vehicle passengers. Next year revised best practice guidance will be issued recommending ways that licensing authorities can use those same powers to enable the trade the thrive and deliver the services passengers demand.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900130
Session
2019-19
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Taxis Regulation Safety
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk