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Taxis: Standards

Asked by Mr Will ForsterLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 25 March 2026UIN 122409

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether compliance with consumer protection legislation is part of the fit and proper test for private hire vehicle operators.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Department for Transport’s view is that compliance with any legislation is a relevant consideration in assessing the suitability of a holder of any taxi and private hire vehicle licence.

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