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Written question asked by Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to help ensure passenger safety in the private hire sector.

Answer

It is the responsibility of local authorities to determine the requirements that must be met by all PHV operators, including Uber, although the Government issues guidance to assist them in carrying out this function.

The Government intends to legislate to enable the setting of national standards for taxi and PHV licensing, enhance licensing authority enforcement powers and establish a national licensing database when parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25280
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Passengers Taxis Safety
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk