Decision details
REVIEW OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Decision Maker: Licensing Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision:
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.
Publication date: 27/09/2023
Date of decision: 13/09/2023
Decided at meeting: 13/09/2023 - Licensing Committee
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