We are revising our policy for the regulation of hackney carriage and private hire licensing.
The purpose of the policy is to outline the Council’s standards and criteria and to provide applicants and existing licence holders with information on how to apply for licences. Every application will be considered on its merits and the policy will assist the Council in determining applications.
The draft policy is now available for consultation, and you are invited to view the policy and make comments if you wish to do so.
Some of the key changes proposed in the draft policy are:
- The age requirements for vehicles are to be removed
- All new vehicles must meet the Euro 6 emissions standard
- The intermediate (6 monthly) test requirement will be removed for vehicles under 6 years of age
- Drivers will be required to check vehicles are roadworthy before each shift
- Window tinting is to be changed to 30% light transmission for windows other than the front windscreen and front side windows
- Private hire vehicles will not be required to display a front plate
- Vehicle proprietor and operator basic disclosures can be dated in the last 12 months
- Fire extinguisher no longer required in licensed vehicles
- Vehicles with an internal screen fitted must install a hearing loop
- Operator legislation test can be completed by a responsible person (e.g. office manager)
- Various changes to conditions to remove obsolete conditions and to reflect changes in the policy
The relevant documentation can be found below:
Any comments must be in writing and reach the Licensing Team by 4pm, Friday 20th December 2024
Contact details
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Licensing Team
Redcar and Cleveland House
Kirkleatham Street
Redcar
TS10 1RT
licensingadmin@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
01287 612377