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Prolonged application and renewal delays create strong incentives for licence shopping.
Conclusion
Prolonged application and renewal delays create strong incentives for licence shopping. More acutely, they have a huge impact on the livelihoods of drivers. We welcome the government’s intention to improve the efficiency of licensing through forthcoming legislation. (Conclusion, Paragraph 85)
Source
Committee
Transport Committee
Report
1st Report – Raising the standard: licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles
10 Jun 2026
HC 80
Addressee Bodies
Department for Transport
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.1 yrs
Report published
10 Jun 2026