Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2020. It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Taxis: Licensing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in response to the report by the Chair of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Vehicle Hire Licensing issues, published on 12 February 2019, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to enable national minimum standards in taxi licensing that would enable greater enforcement powers for licensing officers.

Answer: The Government will continue to engage with the sector on our plans for reforming the regulation of taxis and private hire vehicles, including options to introduce new legislation. The Department is supporting licensing authorities to make use of their extensive existing powers to safeguard passengers through statutory taxi and private hire vehicle standards, which will be issued shortly. The Department will consult on updated best practice guidance on other matters later this year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59615
Session: 2019-21
Related items: Taxis: Regulation
Thursday, 18 November 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Licensing Public consultation Taxis
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk