Limousine Operator Engagement and Information Seminar

5th August 201309:00 – 13:00

Palestra, 197 Blackfriars road

Session Overview:

Colin MillerChairperson

CPT London and Home Counties members committee

Agenda:1 – Session overview:Colin Miller, CPT London and Home Counties members committee

2 - Keynote:Sir Peter Hendy, CBE

3 - Current Enforcement Operations:Sgt Alex Burlinson, MPS Safer Transport CommandGraham Owen, Vehicle and Operator Services Agency

4 – PSV Regulation and legislation:Nick Denton, Traffic Commissioner, South East and Metropolitan Area

5 – PHV Regulation and licensing:Helen Chapman, TfL Taxi and Private Hire

6 - Assistance for operators:Stephen Steele (TBC), TfL Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (TBC)Karen Tiley, Confederation of Passenger Transport

7 - Wash up:Colin Miller, CPT London and Home Counties members committee

Keynote:

Sir Peter Hendy, CBECommissioner

Transport for London

Enforcement Operations:

Safer Transport Command• Funded by Transport for London• Deal with emerging issues relating to

movement on surface transport network• Work in partnership with other agencies such

as VOSA, HMRC, DWP, HMCS.

Enforcement Operations:

Operational Activities• To make the streets safe• Cycle / HGV Safety initiatives• Light Goods Vehicles• PCO/PHV• Uninsured and Unlicensed drivers• Pedicabs• Coaches

Enforcement Operations:

Insurance

• Every vehicle must be insured for Hire & Reward activities

• SDP / Specific exclusions = Option to seize

Enforcement Operations:

PHV or PCV• Number of seats

– 8 = Private Hire– 9 or more = Operator Licence

• PHV = Issued by Local Authority to driver and vehicle.

• Operator Licence – Issued by Traffic Commissioner

Enforcement Operations:

Driving Licence

• B, D1 or D?• 101 Restriction• Seizure• 01 Restriction

Enforcement Operations:

Driving Licence Checks• Periodical checks

– Check both parts (where issued)– The right type of licence is held for the job being carried out– The driver’s address has been checked and verified– The driver’s name is correct– The number of points declared by the applicant is as stated on

the licence– The photograph looks like them!

• It is an offence for a person to….

• Corporate Manslaughter Act

Enforcement Operations:

Vehicle Seizure

Enforcement Operations:

Driver CPC• 10th September 2013• Blue card = Not a licence

Enforcement Operations:

Defects

Enforcement Operations:

Graham Owen

VOSA Area Manager

Enforcement Operations:

Questions?

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

Nicholas DentonTraffic Commissioner

London and the South East

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981

Definition of public service vehicles Traffic commissioner powers Standard and restricted licences Requirements for an operator’s licence Operators’ duty to inform TC TC role in deciding driver entitlement

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

Definition of PSV

• > 8 passengers, used for hire and reward

Or

• 8 pax or fewer, used for hire and reward at separate fares

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

Licences

Restricted

– PSVs with 8 pax or fewer

– PSVs of 16 or fewer pax where PSV operation is not the main occupation

Otherwise standard

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

Traffic Commissioners Grant or refuse licences Must be satisfied operator has:

– effective and stable establishment– good repute– professional competence– financial standing

Must revoke if any of above is lacking(opportunity for public inquiry)

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

TC powers (cont) Also need to be satisfied that operators:

– Will keep vehicles fit and serviceable– Will ensure compliance with laws on driving and

operation of vehicles May revoke, suspend or vary licences if

– Conditions or undertakings not fulfilled– Prohibitions or convictions– Material change– False statements

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

TC Powers (cont)

• Decide impounding appeals at hearings

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

Duty to inform TCs

Of convictions Of accidents Of alterations to vehicles

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

TC role in driver entitlement

TCs may suspend or revoke PCV entitlement if conduct not fitting. Eg:

– Drink drive convictions– Mobile phones– Totting up– Drivers’ hours offences– Criminal convictions

PSV Regulation and Licensing:

Your objective:

Never to see me again

London Taxi and Private HireLondon Taxi and Private Hire

Limousine licensing as London private hire services

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Helen Chapman, Interim General Manager,

London Taxi and Private Hire

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As part of TfL we….

London Taxi & Private Hire

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`Taxis

Also known as “Hackney Carriages” or “black cabs”

London Taxi & Private Hire (LTPH)

Is a part of TfL, and is the licensing and regulatory authority for both Taxis

and PHVs

Minicabs Chauffeur/ Executive cars

Taxi Drivers

Fleet owners

PHVDrivers

PHV Operators

Under LTPH regulation

Special purpose vehicles

Private Hire vehicles (PHVs)Radio circuits

Taxi Driver Associations

PHV TradeAssociations

Taxi Manufacturers

Police & other agencies

Boroughs

Taxi apps

Passengers Groups

Public Carriage Office founded 1850

TfL founded 2000

Taxis in London for over 300 years

London Taxi & Private Hire

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London Taxi and Private Hire is responsible for licensing:

• Our overall role is to ensure the public travel safely and to provide a high quality and efficient licensing service

Taxi Private Hire Total

Driver 25,000 65,000 90,000

Vehicle 23,000 54,000 77,000

Operator n/a 3,200 3,200

What we licence

• PHV Licensing in London began in 2001• A PHV is any vehicle constructed or adapted to seat fewer

than nine passengers which is made available with a driver for hire for the purpose of carrying passengers, other than a licensed taxi or public service vehicle

• Private hire services wide ranging:Local ‘minicab’ servicesChauffer industrySpecialist needs vehiclesLimousines and novelty vehicles

Private Hire Licensing

Drivers Operators Vehicles

3 year licence 5 year licence 1 year licence

DBS enhanced criminal records check

Small operator – No more than 2 vehicles; Standard operator – 3 or more vehicles

MOT test every 6 months

Medical undertaken by GP Must have operating centre in Greater London

Annual licensing inspection

Topographical skills assessment Pre-licence inspection at operating centre

Age limit: Existing vehicles – 10 years; New to licensing – 5 years

Must have held DVLA licence for minimum of 3 years

Compliance inspections during duration of licence

Euro 4 emissions standard

Must have right to reside and work n UK

Booking, driver and vehicle records and driver’s hire and reward insurance must be kept

Most TPH inspection centres can accommodate limousines

Hire and reward insurance required

Complaints register must be in place

Converted vehicles must present us with a Voluntary Individual Vehicle Approval (VIVA)

Private Hire Licensing

TPH limousine licensing

VIVA

• VIVA is a relatively inexpensive, one-off, vehicle inspection process which reflects the key technical areas as set out in European and UK National Type Approval legislation and are a standards and inspection service consistently applied across the UK by VOSA

Licensing your business

Does your vehicle:Have 8 passenger seats or fewer?• Private hire driver, vehicle and operator licences required

from local authority/TfLHave 9 passenger seats or more?• Public Service Vehicle Operator’s licence required from

VOSA

We can work with you to determine the correct type of licence required

Licensing your business

How do you operate your business?For hire and reward• Private hire licences required from local authority/TfL

or

• PSV standard operator’s licence from VOSA Which local authority?• Determined by where you take your bookings – must be a

physical premisesWe can work with you to help you achieve licensing

Future licensing requirements

• The Law Commission has been tasked to review taxi and private hire services in England and Wales

• Under current proposals limousines licensed by local authorities/TfL will have to adopt national standards

• We will be shortly reviewing our limousine standards to feed into this – we would welcome views from London limousine operators

Advice and guidance Please contact our vehicle policy team who will be happy to

help: TPHLimousines@tfl.gov.uk

Any Questions?

Assistance for Operators:

Andy McCarroll

Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)

Assistance for Operators:

Confederation of Passenger TransportKaren Tiley, Regional Manager

Wash up:

Wash up and final questionsColin Miller, ChairpersonCPT London and Home Counties members committee

Thank you for attending

Please follow the below links for further information:

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/general/limo

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-operators-of-stretch-limousines