Issue - decisions

Issue - decisions

REVIEW OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

27/09/2023 - REVIEW OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.