Request ID: FOI-2947-2223 Date published: 08 March 2023
You asked
Dear TfL
On the TfL FOI disclosure log, can I refer you to FOI 0501 2223.
Please can you inform me of the number of private hire driver revocations for the year ending 31st December 2022 with a similar breakdown of reasons for revocation.
If it’s possible and foi costs allow, please can you disclose the same for taxi driver’s
We answered
Our ref: FOI-2947-2223/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 9 February 2023 asking for information about Taxi and Private Hire revocations.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked:
“On the TfL FOI disclosure log, can I refer you to FOI 0501 2223.
Please can you inform me of the number of private hire driver revocations for the year ending 31st December 2022 with a similar breakdown of reasons for revocation.
If it’s possible and foi costs allow, please can you disclose the same for taxi drivers”
In this period 880 taxi and private hire driver licences were revoked details of which are provided in the table below.
Revocation Reason
PHV
Taxi
Age-Related Medical (not returned)
264
200
Medical (does not meet Group 2)
57
14
Dishonesty
46
Driving Disqualification - Drink/Drug Driving
19
4
Driving Disqualification - Other
122
5
Sexual Offences - Serious
39
1
Sexual Offences - Other
26
1
Complaints - Abuse/behaviour towards passenger (non sexual)
To ensure the safety of the travelling public, taxi and private hire drivers must meet a range of criteria to ensure they meet the medical requirements for licensing and are of good character. These are assessed according to the DVLA group 2 medical standards on fitness to drive, and on the basis of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We also consider information provided by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and any other information that comes to our attention, including disclosures received from the police.
Once we are notified by the police of an allegation regarding a Transport for London licensed taxi or private hire driver we will assess whether there is a risk to public safety.
We may immediately suspend or revoke the driver's licence prior to charge or conviction, if we believe that is in the interests of public safety. In some cases, we may take licensing action immediately, irrespective of the results of the police investigation and subsequent court proceedings.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change given the outcome of any legal proceedings.
If this is not the information you are looking for please feel free to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
