Published: 16 December 2019

From: Business and economy

Revellers in Crawley are being reminded to only use licensed taxis and private hire vehicles this Christmas and New Year.

Crawley 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 Crawley 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 Crawley company make sure it has a Crawley Borough Council plate on the back and Crawley 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 Crawley Borough Council’s Licensing Committee

Crawley 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

For more information visit www.crawley.gov.uk/taxi

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