Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicles Consultation

We Asked

Wirral Council carried out a review of the criteria for licensing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles to ensure that passengers feel safe and comfortable in a high standard of vehicle that meets the needs of passengers.

You Said

289 people engaged in the survey, 74.9% respondents were Private Hire or Hackney Carriage licence holders. Respondents answered questions regarding vehicle age criteria, frequency of MOT testing, window tint, step height and bench seat. The results of all the responses can be found in the full report.

We Did

The feedback provided through the consultation was reviewed by the June meeting of the Regulatory and General Purposes Committee. The committee approved several amendments to the criteria for licensing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles contained within the Council’s Statement of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy. Full details of the amendments can be found here and policy documents found here.