Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 122409
Taxis: Standards
Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 25 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Will Forster
Liberal Democrat — Woking
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether compliance with consumer protection legislation is part of the fit and proper test for private hire vehicle operators.
Answer
Lilian GreenwoodThe Department for Transport’s view is that compliance with any legislation is a relevant consideration in assessing the suitability of a holder of any taxi and private hire vehicle licence.