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Reforming the law of taxi and private hire services in England and Wales Jessica Uguccioni

Reforming the law of taxi and private hire services in England and Wales Jessica Uguccioni. IATR Conference 15-17 November 2012. The Law Commission. Independent body created by Act of Parliament Responsible for systematic development and reform of law in England and Wales

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Reforming the law of taxi and private hire services in England and Wales Jessica Uguccioni

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  1. Reforming the law of taxi and private hire services in England and WalesJessica Uguccioni IATR Conference 15-17 November 2012

  2. The LawCommission Independent body created by Act of Parliament Responsible for systematic development and reform of law in England and Wales Due to report with a draft bill by the end of 2013 The Law Commission

  3. Provisional proposals - an overview 2. The process for assessment • Retention of the two-tier system • Taxis vs private hire vehicles • A statutory definition of “plying for hire” • National safety standards • Abolishing quantity restrictions • Easier pre-booked cross-border working • Enhanced enforcement powers

  4. Licensing Areasin Englandand Wales

  5. The one or two tier debate • Key advantage of retaining to tiers: targeted regulation beyond safety, particularly re fares and provision for disabled users. And civic pride • Key disadvantage: public confusion and enforcement resources • The impact of new technologies

  6. Quantity restrictions • A blunt tool for controlling entry to the market • Significant unmet demand – an unsatisfactory criterion • Importance of appropriate standard setting

  7. Some regulatory “hotspots” • The reach of licensing: • overall scope • exemptions • Improving provision to the public: • The night time economy • Rural areas • Driver hours and earnings • Disabled access • Better enforcement

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