Passenger capacity: why the licensed limit matters
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2026 11:56 am
UK / trade news
According to TaxiPoint, the seating advertised for a car does not settle its licensed passenger capacity. Existing Department for Transport guidance for England leaves that decision with the licensing authority, which can set a lower limit for comfort or convenience. The guidance also asks authorities to consider difficult access to rear seats and advance warnings for affected passengers. Drivers and operators should check the licensed limit and practical access before accepting a booking; this is established guidance, not a new national rule.
Published: 2026-10-25
Original source: www.taxi-point.co.uk
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