Request ID: FOI-3851-2324 Date published: 22 February 2024
You asked
Please provide me with the number of Private Hire driver and taxi driver revocations for the year 2023. I would also be obliged if you provide a breakdown of revocation reason. I believe a similar request has been disclosed previously in FOI 2947 2223.
We answered
Our ref: FOI-3851-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 26 January 2024 asking for information about Taxi and Private Hire revocations.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy.
I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.
01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023:
Revocation Reason
Taxi
PVH
Age-Related Medical (not returned)
126
155
Arrested/Charged (Serious Offence)
16
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 you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely,
Tahsin Prima FOI Case Officer General Counsel Transport for London
