The Department for Transport has launched a 12‑week consultation to reduce the number of bodies that issue taxi and private‑hire vehicle licences. Currently 263 organisations, including councils and Transport for London, can grant licences. The proposal would cut that number to 70 local transport authorities, the same entities that manage local transport planning. By consolidating authorities, the government aims to simplify the licensing system, tighten enforcement and curb ‘out‑of‑area’ working, where drivers licensed in one area operate mainly elsewhere. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance passenger safety and ensure consistent national standards for taxis and private‑hire vehicles.
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