Issue - meetings

Chris Howell, Commercial Regulation Manager, presented the proposed fees and charges for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle

Drivers with effect from 1 June 2020.

He advised that the trade had been severely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. He proposed a mid-term reduction in application fees for licences relating to hackney carriages, private hire vehicles and drivers.

The Commercial Regulation Manager further advised that the service was looking to reopen Hickman Avenue to the taxi trade with appropriate safety measures in place.

Members welcomed the reduction in fees but expressed concern regarding driver and passenger safety. In response to questions asked, the Commercial Regulation Manager stated that the authority was following the advice issued by the government.

Councillor Crofts proposed the recommendations and Councillor Russell seconded the recommendations.  

Resolved:

That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:

1. Approved the proposed fees and charges for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers as set out in Appendix 1 with effect from 1 June 2020.
2. Approved the proposed fees and charges for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles as set out in Appendix 2 with effect from 1 June 2020.