Immediate review of taxi legislation to be carried out

A full and comprehensive review of the current taxi legislation is set to get underway, Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced.

The Minister took the opportunity to make the announcement at his first meeting with representatives of the recently formed Northern Ireland Taxis (NIT) group.

Mr Hazzard said: “Much work has already been carried out to help build a safe and professional taxi industry that benefits the hundreds of operators, drivers and administrative staff who work in the industry and to the hundreds of thousands of people who use taxis regularly.

“There are still many challenges ahead, however, I am determined to support and grow the industry through legislation that protects the industry itself and its customers.

“Metering remains a central plank of how taxis will be regulated in the future and current requirements remain in place.”

The review will take into account the views of local operators and drivers, as well as those of the general public and other key stakeholders.

New proposals are expected to be brought forward for public consultation in spring next year.