Another detailed report from a Task and Finish Group within the LGA, examining the issue of Taxi and Private Hire vehicle licensing, especially looking how vulnerable people can be protected more.
The John Worboy attacks are still very much in peoples minds, but there are more incidents reported and the need to ensure all taxi and private hire drivers pose no rosks to passengers is essential.
The report can be read here: taxi-and-phv-working-group-report
The list of recommendations is long and shows that there are issues that many local authorities still need to address.
Ken Hawkins 