Decision details
To permit a temporary change of policy in relation to medicals required by Taxi Drivers
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
The decision has been taken due to the
unprecedented threat to Public Health posed by the outbreak of
COVID-19
The current policy requires a taxi driver to obtain from their GP,
a completed D4 Medical (same standard as for Bus and Lorry
drivers). This is sent to our Occupational Health Doctor who
decides if a driver is fit to drive a taxi and what period should
pass prior to a further medical being required
Due to the current crisis, it is proving impossible for drivers to
obtain medicals from their GP’s or private medical companies,
who are not carrying out this function at the present time
The decision is in line with the DfT decision (17th April 2020)
concerning bus and lorries drivers
Contact: Richard Ball, Director for economy and place Email: rball@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432260965.
Publication date: 14/05/2020
Date of decision: 14/05/2020
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