RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL: (21 December 2016)
That the results of the recent consultation with Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Drivers and taxi customers on the proposal to adopt a BTEC Level 2 Certificate ‘Introduction to the role of Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver’, as detailed in Report No: LIC/FH/16/006, be noted and;
1. The change in requirements for all new drivers to complete the BTEC Level 2 Certificate be approved; and additionally
2. (a) Existing drivers be required to attend half-day training covering specific issues of concern including safeguarding vulnerable people, assisting customers with disabilities and customer care provided at no cost to attendees; and
(b) The Disciplinary Code for Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicles be amended to reflect that should existing drivers fail to comply with 2. (a) above, this would constitute a contravention of this Code, and as a consequence, he/she will be required to obtain the full BTEC Level 2 Certificate referred to in 1. above.