ECDC - CCTV in Licensed Vehicles – Consultation (call for evidence)

Published: 25 January 2023

The Department for Transport (DfT) published its Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards in July 2020 with a strong focus to protect all passengers and users of taxis and private hire transport services. The statutory guidance makes it clear that the Government expects the recommendations contained within it to be implemented unless there is a compelling local reason not to.

The DfT’s Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards states that:

“All licensing authorities should consult to identify if there are local circumstances which indicate that the installation of CCTV in vehicles would have either a positive or an adverse net effect on the safety of taxi and private hire vehicle users, including children or vulnerable adults, and taking into account potential privacy issues.”

Further to this, the Licensing Committee of East Cambridgeshire District Council is now calling for evidence from licence holders, members of the public, and other key stakeholders via a 12 week consultation. All responses will be considered at a future meeting of the Licensing Committee, with Members instructing Officers on how to proceed following this meeting.

You can submit an online questionnaire via the link below, or you can download a .pdf version, and once completed, email it to licensing@eastcambs.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can print a copy off, and post it to the Council Offices.