At the age of 45 years and at relevant periods thereafter undertake a DVLA Group 2 medical examination in accordance with the current Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy.

Behave in a civil and orderly manner at all times.

Take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of passengers carried in, entering, or alighting the vehicle.

Be clean and tidy in appearance and dressed in a manner not to cause embarrassment or offence to members of the public. (Swimming costumes, sleeveless vest tops, any clothes displaying a name of a sports club or its logo or offensive language, or tracksuit bottoms are not considered acceptable).

Not sound his horn to announce his presence to the hirer.

Ensure that when driving a hackney carriage and plying for hire in the street, and not actually hired; • he proceeds to one of the stands fixed by the Council; • where the stand is occupied by the full number of vehicles, he proceed to another stand the parks immediately behind the vehicles already on the stand so as to face the same direction; and • he moves forward to fill any space left by the vehicle immediately in front moving off

Not interfere with, or direct another person to interfere with, the free selection by any person of the particular vehicle on a taxi stand which the person may wish to hire.

Ensure that the boot/ luggage compartment of the vehicle is kept clear of personal belongings to ensure there is adequate storage for the luggage of passengers.

Ensure that the interior of the licensed vehicle is kept clean, tidy and free of any litter or other rubbish.

Ensure that when requested by a passenger, they • Carry a reasonable quantity of luggage • Provide reasonable assistance in loading and unloading luggage • Provide reasonable assistance in removing the luggage to or from the entrance of any place where the passenger is picked up or dropped off.

Carry assistance dogs where requested by a fare paying passenger and no charge shall be made for carrying such a dog whilst in the company of a disabled person or a person training such a dog.

If they meet the requirements under Section 166,169 or 171 of the Equality Act 2010 apply for a Certificate of Exemption from the Licensing Department and display the exemption in the vehicle at all times while on duty.

Not tamper with the taximeter, the fittings or the seals attached to the meter.

Not, at the end of the hiring, cancel the fare from the face of the meter until the passenger has had the opportunity of examining it and has paid the fare.

You must always take the shortest or most direct route unless otherwise requested.