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Review of Topographical Knowledge Test for Hackney Carriage Drivers

 

 

Meeting: 05/09/2022 - Licensing and Regulatory Committee (Item 49)

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Report of the Head of Highways and Public Protection

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection) which requested the removal of the requirement for new Hackney Carriage drivers to undertake the topographical street knowledge type test and bring them in line with private hire drivers.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)

the requirement for new hackney carriage drivers to undertake the additional street knowledge test be removed; and

 

(2)

all new driver applications still be required to pass the test on conditions.