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Should it be compulsory to have CCTV within Taxis licensed by Wealden District Council?
The Licensing Authority consulted on whether CCTV within Taxis (Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles) would have a positive or adverse effect on the safety of passengers and users including children and vulnerable adults.
We need to consider the safety of those who use taxis but also take account of the effect on their privacy while using the vehicle.
Making the use of CCTV in vehicles compulsory (mandatory) may discourage people that are intent on causing harm from applying to have a taxi licence. Those that hold a licence may also change their behaviour.
There is some detailed Government guidance within the Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Standards document about the use of CCTV. Gov.uk website.
The results of this consultation were put forward as part of a report to Licencing Committee on 30th January 2023. The report can be viewed in the documents section.
Should it be compulsory to have CCTV within Taxis licensed by Wealden District Council?
The Licensing Authority consulted on whether CCTV within Taxis (Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles) would have a positive or adverse effect on the safety of passengers and users including children and vulnerable adults.
We need to consider the safety of those who use taxis but also take account of the effect on their privacy while using the vehicle.
Making the use of CCTV in vehicles compulsory (mandatory) may discourage people that are intent on causing harm from applying to have a taxi licence. Those that hold a licence may also change their behaviour.
There is some detailed Government guidance within the Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Standards document about the use of CCTV. Gov.uk website.
The results of this consultation were put forward as part of a report to Licencing Committee on 30th January 2023. The report can be viewed in the documents section.
