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Posted on the 30th June 2025 in PHTM News
HYNDBURN BC SEEKS VIEWS ON PLANS TO OUTSOURCE COMPLIANCE / MOT TESTING OF TAXIS AND PHVS
Currently, taxis and private hire vehicles undergo mechanical testing and inspection by the council’s Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit (CVMU) in Church.
The test covers all MOT items, plus the council’s supplementary testing items. Upon passing the test, a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
The council are proposing to outsource taxi testing so that any garage that meets the proposed set criteria will be able to carry out the test.
The testing requirements would remain the same as now, and the Certificate of Compliance will be issued by the testing garage.
Hyndburn's licensed taxi and private hire drivers have long been complaining about the council's MOT testing station and calling for an independent, privately-run alternative.
However, concerns were raised that private garages may not be as thorough as council-run tests, meaning potentially unfit vehicles could be used on the roads.
The new proposal would invite local garages within Hyndburn to apply to be on a list of approved testing sites.
Now, as part of drawing up the details of the new policy, Hyndburn Council is asking members of the private hire and taxi trade, garage owners, taxi passengers and any other interested parties to give their views on its proposal to externalise taxi testing.
The authority’s leader, Councillor Munsif Dad, said: “Changes to the way in which taxis are tested in the borough are being proposed to offer more flexibility to those in the trade.
“By externalising the process and allowing local garages to undertake the testing, we will also be providing a boost to our local businesses.
"We see this as a move that will benefit everyone and ensure that our local taxis are road safe and ready to chauffeur the people of Hyndburn.”
The consultation is open until July 14. Click the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Taxitesting
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