Post by The Dark Knight on Jan 20, 2024 9:18:38 GMT
Mansfield: Taxis can tow trailers on airport runs among licensing modernisation proposals
Mansfield District Council has approved significant changes to its Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Policy, directly impacting the local taxi industry.
The amendments, recommended by the Licensing Manager will be discussed in a report to the Licensing Committee next week.
The changes come in response to the evolving nature of modern vehicles and the feedback from the taxi trade and council’s Fleet Services. The Fleet Services, responsible for taxi vehicle inspections, have identified ongoing issues due to the specifications of modern vehicles.
Key Policy Amendments
– Spare Tyre Requirement Altered: Modern vehicles often come without a full spare wheel, instead equipped with a smart tyre repair kit. The current policy has been limiting vehicle choices for taxi drivers due to this. The revised policy will now accept a smart repair kit or run-flat tyre as alternatives to a full spare wheel. But passengers will not be carried in vehicles with a run-flat tyre or a temporary tyre repair until a full specification wheel is refitted.
– Tow Bars and Trailers for Luggage: A significant and much-discussed change is the approval of tow bars and trailers. This amendment will allow taxis to carry more luggage, addressing issues especially prevalent in airport runs where luggage often exceeds boot capacity. The policy change aligns with specifications from other Licensing Authorities and responds to the trade’s request for better luggage handling solutions.
Implementation of the policy changes will permit vehicle to be equipped with a tow bar which will enable the use of trailers. This will allows vehicles to effectively carry luggage when boot size is limited.
– Reduction in Brake Horse Power Requirement: The minimum brake horse power requirement for vehicles has been reduced from 90 to 80. This change is in line with the performance of modern vehicles and will offer a broader range of vehicle choices to drivers.
westbridgfordwire.com/mansfield-taxis-can-tow-trailers-on-airport-runs-among-licensing-modernisation-proposals/
Mansfield District Council has approved significant changes to its Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Policy, directly impacting the local taxi industry.
The amendments, recommended by the Licensing Manager will be discussed in a report to the Licensing Committee next week.
The changes come in response to the evolving nature of modern vehicles and the feedback from the taxi trade and council’s Fleet Services. The Fleet Services, responsible for taxi vehicle inspections, have identified ongoing issues due to the specifications of modern vehicles.
Key Policy Amendments
– Spare Tyre Requirement Altered: Modern vehicles often come without a full spare wheel, instead equipped with a smart tyre repair kit. The current policy has been limiting vehicle choices for taxi drivers due to this. The revised policy will now accept a smart repair kit or run-flat tyre as alternatives to a full spare wheel. But passengers will not be carried in vehicles with a run-flat tyre or a temporary tyre repair until a full specification wheel is refitted.
– Tow Bars and Trailers for Luggage: A significant and much-discussed change is the approval of tow bars and trailers. This amendment will allow taxis to carry more luggage, addressing issues especially prevalent in airport runs where luggage often exceeds boot capacity. The policy change aligns with specifications from other Licensing Authorities and responds to the trade’s request for better luggage handling solutions.
Implementation of the policy changes will permit vehicle to be equipped with a tow bar which will enable the use of trailers. This will allows vehicles to effectively carry luggage when boot size is limited.
– Reduction in Brake Horse Power Requirement: The minimum brake horse power requirement for vehicles has been reduced from 90 to 80. This change is in line with the performance of modern vehicles and will offer a broader range of vehicle choices to drivers.
westbridgfordwire.com/mansfield-taxis-can-tow-trailers-on-airport-runs-among-licensing-modernisation-proposals/