Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 51658

Taxis: Body Fluids

Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025

Question

James Asser

LabourWest Ham and Beckton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to extend the availability of DNA spit kits to licensed private hire drivers.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Violence against transport workers is unacceptable and something I take very seriously. That is why my Department's best practice guidance to taxi and private hire vehicle licensing authorities in England sets out my expectations for the sector including ...

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