Jason Agar

...to streamline taxi licensing, the committee recommended allowing new applicants with up to 11 DVLA points to apply, requiring existing license holders with 9-11 points to complete a driving course, and revoking licenses at 12 points, with the possibility of reapplication once below that threshold.

...to take effect from 1 April 2026, the committee approved the proposed 3.8% increase to taxi licensing fees and charges for drivers and recommended to the Executive the approval of the proposed 3.8% increase to taxi licensing fees and charges for vehicles and operators, as detailed in Annex A of the report.

...the minutes of the Regulatory Committee meeting held on 24 September 2025 and the Regulatory Sub-Committee meeting held on 22 September 2025 were approved and signed by the Chair as correct records.

...the committee noted the briefing note updating them on the progress of integrating the White Ribbon Campaign, focused on domestic abuse education, into the Taxi Licensing Service, including responses from other local authorities and potential implementation of Transport for London's processes.