Workers should be made aware face coverings can prevent some disabled people from accessing oral information and instructions from staff and fellow passengers. The requirement is for a face covering not masks but of course wearing a mask is acceptable. Should a driver insist that their passengers wear a face covering it is only right that the driver also wears a face covering.
We have no objection to appropriate notices in the vehicle regarding face coverings. As you are aware the Government asks transport operators in England to make wearing face coverings a requirement of using public transport from 15 June to coincide with the next stage of carefully easing of lock-down restrictions.
This includes bus, coach, train, tram, ferry and aircraft passengers who must wear a face covering on their journey to help reduce the risk of transmission when social distancing is not always possible guidance remains to work from home if you can and avoid public transport where possible. There are exemptions in the requirements for public transport for passengers wearing a face covering, such as children and people with a medical condition.
Can a taxi or PHV driver refuse to admit a passenger who is not wearing a face covering? Taxi and PHV drivers are advised to make an assessment of risk.
Any requirements for face coverings should be made clear to the passenger before the operator accepts the booking. This does not however absolve them of their duties under the Equality Act Given the Government social distancing rules, it is very difficult to abide by these when using public transport, so we would offer the following optional practical advice Please be aware that there may be exemptions to wearing a face covering and ensure vulnerable passengers are not just abandoned and put at risk please consider carrying spare masks.
If through a risk assessment process, self-employed Taxi Drivers or their employers have identified that the wearing of face coverings is necessary to protect themselves and their customers, that will be for them to determine. The Management of Health and Safety of Work Regulations state: The employer or self-employed undertake an assessment of the risks to health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected by their work activity so the onus is on the employer or self-employed person to procure the right PPE for their staff.
We appreciate that this is very difficult time for licence holders and even though we are unable to hold the Taxi forum due to current government guidelines, we would still like to offer the opportunity for any matters that would have been raised at the forum to be brought to our attention via this means. Should there be matters you wish to raise please email us, and we will look into these and get back to you. In the meantime as some of you may be aware we are trying to be as flexible as possible with regard to licensing drivers and vehicles in these difficult times, however at the same time we need to continue to operate the licensing regime to the best of our capabilities in a way that is fair to all whilst continuing to ensure the safety of the public.
The number of private hire vehicle licences are unrestricted, therefore proprietors of these vehicles may delay renewing a licence to a later date provided the vehicle meets the current council policy in relation licencing of private hire vehicles.
Euro 6 for diesel and Euro 4 for petrol and under 10 years old etc. If the vehicle is currently licensed but would not meet the current policy if the proprietor decided not to renew then they must submit an application to renew before the licence expires. If the vehicle is SORN Statutory off road notification and evidence is provided of this then the licence will be delayed until all relevant documents have been provided. A licence will then be issued from that date for 1 year.
This may mean that an extra compliance will be required during the period of the licence. If you are delaying the renewal of your licence or temporarily reduced any insurance cover please email: hco brighton-hove. As there is a limit on hackney carriage vehicle licence numbers, proprietors of these vehicles must make application before the expiry of the licence or the plate may be allocated to the next applicant on the Hackney Carriage Waiting List.
However, if the vehicle is SORN Statutory off road notification , and an application is submitted before the licence expires then we will be able to delay the issue of the licence until all documentation has been received and the SORN lifted.
This may mean that an extra compliance will and be required during the period of the licence. Unsafe or inappropriate behaviour by the passenger or the taxi driver is unacceptable.
This behaviour could put either of you at risk, and could offend, harm or result in the matter being reported to the police or other actions being taken. Our enforcement powers are limited to the operators, vehicles and drivers that we license. If a taxi or private hire vehicle is licensed by another council, they must carry out any necessary enforcement action.
The blue handbook provides guidance for Hackney Carriage and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators. They will also have the licence number on the rear doors. A plate on the back of the taxi gives its licence number, and drivers must display a council-issued badge in the taxi.
These are the only vehicles allowed at taxi ranks , or to pick you up if you hail them in the street. Applications received at any other period in the year will not be included on the waiting list. You can view a final copy of the hackney carriage vehicle licence waiting list for to The accuracy of the records shown for to can be challenged. Anyone who would like to challenge it needs to object in writing to the Hackney Carriage Office by the 14 May Omissions from the record for to will only be considered when the person concerned can produce a receipted copy of the application made in March this year.
Taxi licence applications For information on taxi licensing, applications or making a complaint. Staffing and phones At the moment, most of our officers are working from home as advised by the government and this will unfortunately impact on the services we can offer, in particular phone calls. Face to face appointments All face to face appointments for applications in respect of: private hire hackney carriage operator licences have been suspended until further notice.
Knowledge tests All knowledge tests have been suspended until further notice. New applications Unfortunately, we will not be accepting any application for new drivers at this time. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
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