Decision Maker: Licensing Committee (Non Licensing Act 2003 Functions),

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 6, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   2.1      That Members agree the following:   2.2      Remove the requirement for Operators to have 20% of the fleet wheelchair accessible when their fleet reaches 100 vehicles.   2.3      To be considered suitable to hold a Brighton & Hove Operator Licence, operators must provide wheelchair accessible services to disabled passengers in wheelchairs.   2.4      Allow proprietors with a compulsory wheelchair accessible vehicle who are unable to drive a wheelchair vehicle due to a medical or physical reason to transfer their compulsory wheelchair accessible vehicle and then be issued new plate for a Compulsory Fully Electric, Plug in Hybrid or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.   2.5      Wheelchair accessible vehicles may exceed the normal age limit for a maximum of 4 years until 1st April 2027.   2.6      Fully electric vehicles to be licensed up to 15 years from date of first registration.