Decision Maker: Regulatory Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 25, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 1.         That the Committee recommend that the Executive amends the Taxi Licensing Policy, as follows: (a)        there are no age restrictions for zero emission vehicles; (b)       the six-year maximum age restriction to first licence a vehicle be removed; and (c)        the maximum age to licence a diesel vehicle be 12 years; a petrol vehicle be 13 years; and a hybrid vehicle be 14 years.  1.2       That the Committee recommends that the Executive consider establishing an independent Committee, which would be supported by officers from Legal, Finance, Taxi Licensing, Regulatory Services, Sustainability and Transport Services, to explore how the Council can facilitate the transformation of its licensed fleet of vehicles to fully electric / hydrogen power (zero emissions at the tailpipe) by 2030 (local net zero target) or 2035 (when petrol / diesel vehicles will no longer be manufactured).