Category: DATA Board

Derby area taxi association

Derby private hire drivers call on council to scrap controversial vehicle age clause.

Derby’s licensed private hire drivers are calling on Derby City Council to remove a controversial clause introduced in April 2025 that requires vehicles seeking their first private hire licence to be less than five years old. The rule has added significant financial pressure on drivers and it risks pushing experienced, locally licensed drivers to seek…
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March 6, 2026 0
Derby taxi licensing

DATA Derby Board meets. Jan 26.

Last night, 26th January, the board of DATA met to discuss the recent trade meeting and the forthcoming Council Committee meeting in March. The main focus of the discussion was, of course, the upcoming vote on the council consultation regarding the 5-year clause in the private hire vehicle specifications. The board has submitted a trade…
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January 27, 2026 0