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Borough brings in new six month taxi driver DBS checks along with CCTV following DfT guidance

Perry Richardson

All taxi drivers in Guildford Borough will need to sign up to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to be checked every six months, following new rules set by the Department for Transport (DfT).


The new rules will also see all licensed taxis fitted with CCTV equipment, along with improved staff training and vetting for private hire operators in the Borough.

Ian Doyle, Director of Service Delivery, said: "This updated policy will help improve driving, vehicle and operator standards in our borough and will help make passengers feel safer. As a local authority we are responsible for ensuring safe travel through well-regulated services in our borough.


“We want to set standards which are among the highest in the country to ensure that all passengers feel safe when travelling in a taxi or other private hire vehicle. These measures will both protect the public and build public confidence in our services."


According to the Borough there will also be stricter vehicle emissions standards to help reduce air pollution in the borough and improved maintenance standards to ensure vehicles are safer.

Ian Doyle added: "Taxis are one of the main methods of transport for those travelling to and from Guildford in the evening, especially at weekends, and we want to make sure that all passengers feel protected and safe. Guildford remains the only town in Surrey with a Purple Flag for the quality and safety of its nights out. We look forward to seeing our residents supporting our pubs, bars and restaurants again and enjoy returning to our stunning historic town as Coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions ease. Please continue to be considerate to one another and make sure you use only Guildford licensed taxis and private hire cars."


The Guildford Town Purple Flag Partnership Group (GTPFP) is led by the borough and the Business Improvement District, Experience Guildford, and is supported by a broad range of organisations including Surrey Police, the Safer Guildford Partnership, Street Angels and Guildford Pub Watch.

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