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Lancaster City Council are responsible for the Licensing of Taxi and Private Hire Drivers, Vehicles and Operators. As such, a set of application criteria has been approved by members of Licensing Committee to ensure an applicant’s suitability to be licensed. It includes an enhanced disclosure and barring service certificate, medical examination, professional driving test, BTech course, incorporating a knowledge and safeguarding test and other statutory checks.
There is currently a shortage of licensed drivers (and vehicles) operating in the district, the licensing service and elected members are looking into application criteria and reducing any perceived barriers for new applicants.
When you utilise the services of a licensed vehicle, you may have expectations regarding the person driving, we would like to hear your feedback on the following application requirements.
Closing date Monday 30th October 2023.
Lancaster City Council are responsible for the Licensing of Taxi and Private Hire Drivers, Vehicles and Operators. As such, a set of application criteria has been approved by members of Licensing Committee to ensure an applicant’s suitability to be licensed. It includes an enhanced disclosure and barring service certificate, medical examination, professional driving test, BTech course, incorporating a knowledge and safeguarding test and other statutory checks.
There is currently a shortage of licensed drivers (and vehicles) operating in the district, the licensing service and elected members are looking into application criteria and reducing any perceived barriers for new applicants.
When you utilise the services of a licensed vehicle, you may have expectations regarding the person driving, we would like to hear your feedback on the following application requirements.
