Published: 16 December 2019
From: Business and economy
Revellers in Â鶹´«Ã½ are being reminded to only use licensed taxis and private hire vehicles this Christmas and New Year.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Borough Council wants party-goers to have fun, getting to and from parties and festive gatherings safely, and has pulled together these tips for a safe journey:
- Make sure you get into a licensed vehicle – it will have a Â鶹´«Ã½ Borough Council plate on the back
- Taxis, which are all white, can be hailed in the street and at the town’s taxi ranks
- Private hire vehicles must be pre-booked though the company, not the driver of the car
- If the private hire vehicle is from a Â鶹´«Ã½ company make sure it has a Â鶹´«Ã½ Borough Council plate on the back and Â鶹´«Ã½ ID in the car
- Agree private hire fees in advance.
Unlicensed vehicles, which includes vehicles licensed by other local authorities, are not insured to take paying passengers so it’s crucial that they are not used.
Have fun this Christmas and New Year but please only use properly licensed taxis and private hire vehicles.
Councillor Michael Jones
Chair of Â鶹´«Ã½ Borough Council’s Licensing Committee
Â鶹´«Ã½ Borough Council
Anyone who suspects a taxi firm of operating without a licence or a driver of driving without a licence, or using an unlicensed vehicle, is asked to make a note of the vehicle's licence number and contact the council's licensing team on 01293 438000 or email taxis@crawley.gov.uk
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