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6 August 2024

Briefing note issues to dispel taxi myths

All taxi drivers on the Fylde Coast are set to receive a briefing note in relation to out of area private hire vehicles.

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Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre councils are working together on issues relating to the taxi trade and provision across the Fylde Coast.

In recent years there has been an increase in out of area private hire vehicles operating across the Fylde Coast, such as those licensed in Wolverhampton or operated by Uber. This has led to questions being raised by operators and other stakeholders in all three local authorities.

A briefing note has been produced by the three authorities which will be sent directly to taxi drivers licensed by Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre councils in response to the questions raised and to counter misinformation that has been published on social media.

A spokesman on behalf of three authorities said: 

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“Taxi drivers across the Fylde Coast have been contacting us on a regular basis in regards to different aspects of legislation that governs private hire vehicles. Although we have been providing this information we are aware that many conversations are taking place on social media where the incorrect information is still being shared. “We have worked together to produce a note that counters the misinformation that is being shared online and clarifies the points they are raising. It is really important that the taxi trade understand the legislation that is place and the powers we have to support them.”
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The briefing note covers the legislation in regard to cross borders hiring, DBS checks, operating licences and enforcement action.

The briefing note can be found at www.blackpool.gov.uk/taxibriefing

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