Council tightens regulations on centres testing taxis and private hires
has tightened up the regulations surrounding centres which carry out roadworthiness tests on taxis and private hire cars.
They also provide certificates of compliance to drivers applying for new taxi or private hire licenses which must be renewed annually or twice a year if the car is more than five years old. Certificates from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency verifying the eligibility of all designated testers will need to be submitted with applications, along with proof of insurance and ID.
Areas of road deemed suitable for testing taximeters will be specified and anyone applying for tester status must confirm they are using these stretches of road or another that has been approved by the council.
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