These tables concentrate on two distinct pieces of data: CCTV in vehicles and seating restrictions and maximum number of passengers.
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COUNCIL CCTV TABLE
1. Is CCTV mandatory? Answered as YES or NO.
2. Is CCTV allowed in hackneys and private hire vehicles? Answered as YES or NO or N/A.
3. Do the council subsidise the cost of installation? Answered as YES or NO.
4. Exceptions are listed as symbols.
VEHICLE SEATING SURVEY
1. Is there a limit to the number of seats in MPVs? Answered as YES or NO.
2. Is there a requirement for the removal of seats for back row access? Answered as YES or NO.
3. Is there a passenger limit in force? Answered as NUMBER ALLOWED.
UNITARY AUTHORITIES
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SYMBOLS: ● = Has to comply with ICO specification ● = Council permission required ● = Council consulting at present HC = CCTV allowed in hackney carriages only A = Application for modification required PS = Council pay up to 50% installation (max £250) * = Must meet TfL standards ✝︎ = Conditions apply, consult with council M = On individual merit application R = Obligatory removal if access restricted GAP = 250mm gap needed for entry
