The council are consulting on a revised policy which details how we licence taxis and private hire vehicles, operators and drivers. We would welcome your views on the new policy which relates to taxi licensing within the city of York area.
This is the first major review of our taxi policy for some years and will incorporate revised statutory guidance together with increased checks on drivers to ensure their continued fitness and propriety.
Members of the public, the taxi trade and other parties such as representatives of disability groups, local partnerships and transport user groups will be invited to offer feedback on the revised policy. All feedback will be considered as part of the decision-making process.
Draft Taxi Licensing Policy
Download the full Draft Taxi Licensing Policy.
To request paper copies of the policy contact Licensing Services.
Taxi Licensing Policy Consultation Online Survey
Our Taxi Licensing Policy Consultation Online Survey is open during the period of the consultation for you to let us know your views, and to assist the council in reviewing specific areas of the policy.
The consultation is open from 19 April, and closes on 14 July 2024.
Proposed changes
Proposed changes include:
- a vehicle age
- a single colour for taxis
- criminal record checks on vehicle proprietors
- more frequent criminal records checks on licensed drivers
We are also reviewing our policy on the types of vehicles that will be licensed to encourage the take-up of greener, less polluting vehicles.
How we use your information
Our Public Protection Privacy Notice explains how we handle your personal data when holding consultations to gain your feedback, comments and opinions.
The results of the consultation will be considered by Licensing and Regulatory Committee.