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Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022
Summary
This Act sets new safety and security standards for taxis and private hire vehicles across the UK. It requires things like stricter driver background checks, vehicle safety inspections, and safeguarding measures to protect passengers from abuse or accidents.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger safety rules for taxis and private hire vehicles (like Uber). It aims to protect passengers—especially vulnerable people—from harm by requiring better checks on drivers and vehicles, making journeys safer for everyone.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act could make it harder or more expensive for taxi companies to operate, potentially reducing available rides in some areas. Some also question whether the new rules are practical or if they go too far in controlling the industry.
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People's Vote0 votes
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading16 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading10 Sept 2021
- Committee stage3 Nov 2021
- 3rd reading21 Jan 2022
Lords
- 1st reading24 Jan 2022
- 2nd reading4 Mar 2022
- 3rd reading25 Mar 2022
Royal Assent31 Mar 2022
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