Response 3566807

Response to request for information

Reference

3566807

Response date

26 September 2024

Request

1. For the Hackney Carriages / taxis that you licence, which manufacturers and models are currently approved by you?
2. Could you please send me a copy of your “Conditions of Fitness” requirements for your Hackney Carriage / taxi vehicles.
3. Could you advise the total Hackney Carriage / taxi fleet size in your jurisdiction and the number of vehicles of each type (per manufacturer and model)?
4. What is the age limit for Hackney Carriages / taxis vehicles that your licence?
5. Is there a maximum age limit that a Hackney Carriage / taxi vehicle can be for it to be licensed with you for the first time? E.g. if your maximum age limit is 15 years, can a vehicle only be licensed with you for the first time up to e.g. 10 years old but not after that time? Or any other such rules?
6. Is there a cap on the number of Hackney Carriage / taxi vehicle licences issued by you?
7. Or is there a cap on the number of Hackney Carriage / taxi driver licenses issued by you?
8. What is the size of the private hire vehicle fleet licensed by you?
9. Is there a cap on the number of private hire vehicles or private hire vehicle drivers licensed by you?

Response

1. For the Hackney Carriages / taxis that you licence, which manufacturers and models are currently approved by you?

   There are no manufacturers and models in particular that are approved. All Hackney Carriages (vehicles) must meet our minimum standards set out in the Rushcliffe Borough Council Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2020-2025.

2. Could you please send me a copy of your “Conditions of Fitness” requirements for your Hackney Carriage / taxi vehicles.

   Please see Rushcliffe Borough Council Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2020-2025.

3. Could you advise the total Hackney Carriage / taxi fleet size in your jurisdiction and the number of vehicles of each type (per manufacturer and model)?

   Currently Rushcliffe has issued total of 9 Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licences.

   7 Peugeot Expert

   1 Ford Allied Pro Cab

   1 Ford Tourneo

4. What is the age limit for Hackney Carriages / taxis vehicles that your licence?

   Hackney Carriages can be licenced up to 14 years since the registration date.

5. Is there a maximum age limit that a Hackney Carriage / taxi vehicle can be for it to be licensed with you for the first time? E.g. if your maximum age limit is 15 years, can a vehicle only be licensed with you for the first time up to e.g. 10 years old but not after that time? Or any other such rules?

   Maximum age limit for new and renewing vehicle licence is 12 years for standard vehicles and 14 years for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.

6. Is there a cap on the number of Hackney Carriage / taxi vehicle licences issued by you?

   No limit.

7. Or is there a cap on the number of Hackney Carriage / taxi driver licenses issued by you?

   No limit.

8. What is the size of the private hire vehicle fleet licensed by you?

   Currently Licenced 316 Private Hire Vehicles.

9. Is there a cap on the number of private hire vehicles or private hire vehicle drivers licensed by you?

   No limit.