Decision details

The Chief Executive submitted a report to inform Committee of the outcome of consultation on signage on Hackney Carriages and to ask Committee to decide whether there should be an amendment to the Council’s Hackney Carriage Vehicle conditions.

The Council received 11 responses to the consultation.

Members were informed that nine respondents, all being Hackney Carriage drivers, did not support the proposal. The majority (eight) considered that the sign on the roof and plates are sufficient. Three respondents were concerned about additional expenses for drivers, and two expressed concerns about additional expense for the Council.  One driver perceived that passengers are less likely to travel in a vehicle with more signage, and another stated simply that door signage was not required.

Two respondents had stated that they supported the proposal, with one Private Hire licence holder referring to introduction of a possible colour scheme for Hackney Carriages.

Members considered the representations and balanced the views of the licensed trade with the possible public benefit that might arise from adoption of the proposed signage.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

Agreed that condition 25 of the Council’s Hackney Carriage Vehicle conditions be amended to require Hackney Carriage Vehicles to display door signage reading ‘Ribble Valley Licensed Hackney Carriage’.