REVIEW OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

September 13, 2023 Licensing Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website
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RESOLVED that –

                    

(a)      officers be authorised to consult with
current licensed drivers and licensed operators and proprietors on the
implementation of Group 2 medical standards;

 

(b)      where no objections were received
following the consultation period, officers be authorised to implement a
requirement for Group 2 medical certificates for licensed drivers as set out in
paragraph 4.5 of the report, with effect from 1 December 2023 for new
applicants, and 1 June 2024 for renewal licence holders, and

 

(c)      where objections were raised during the
consultation period, officers be instructed to prepare a report for a future
Licensing Committee meeting where objections could be considered.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date13 Sep 2023