Torbay Council opens taxi licence consultation

The council currently only allows 169 vehicle licences to be issued at any one time

Torbay Council is asking taxi drivers, businesses and customers for their views on the number of taxis in Torbay.

A public consultation started on Monday and is open for feedback until Sunday 19 May.

The council currently allows 169 vehicle licences to be issued at any one time.

If the results show public demand is being met, the limit can be retained until a further survey is carried out.

If public demand is not being met, measures would be taken which could include making more licences available, the council said.

Councillor Hayley Tranter said: "We're asking people if they think the limit of 169 hackney carriage vehicle licences should be changed or remain the same.

"I would encourage people to take part in the consultation on our website, where they can also read the full results of the unmet demand survey carried out last year."

Following the consultation, a report will be presented to the licensing committee so members can make a decision.