Bury Council proposes extending private hire vehicle age deadline to May 2027
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2026 3:08 pm
UK / trade news
TaxiPoint reports Bury officers propose extra transition time for existing private-hire vehicles outside the age policy. Affected proprietors whose renewal falls after 4 January 2027 could seek renewal, with compliance tests and replacement required by 31 May 2027. The report lists Licensing and Safety Committee consideration on 5 November and Full Council on 11 November. These are pending recommendations, not an extension already in force. The adopted age limits would remain unchanged; the proposed extra time concerns affected existing vehicles under transitional arrangements.
Published: 2026-10-30
Original source: www.taxi-point.co.uk
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