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I thought James Button's thoughts on a national PH license were forward looking, especially in respect of national standards......Sussex is going to fall over, isn't he
I haven't looked at the discussion, but will sometime this week.
Regarding PH National Standards (which is what I'm certain this Labour government is aiming for) I'm not sure we haven't already got them.
All drivers must be over 18 (or 21 in some areas) with at least one year's full DVLA license. They must pass a medical, disability training, and CSE courses. They must also be of good character confirmed, or otherwise, via a DBS check.
The only real difference for drivers is that some areas require geographical, and maths/English test requirements.
Operator licenses are nearly all the same. The only real difference is their costs.
Vehicle licenses can be different in terms of age and make, but most councils require an MOT-type check with added checks for cleanliness and appearance.
So the question I ask myself is what difference will it make to most PH drivers/owners/operators?
Even though I would bloody well hate it, as I suspect would a large number of licensing officials who would lose their jobs and councillors who would lose their control.