MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONFIRMS REVIEW INTO JERSEY'S "OVERLY COMPLEX" TAXI SERVICE

A formal review into the regulations surrounding Jersey’s taxi service has officially begun, Infrastructure Minister Deputy Jonathan Renouf has confirmed.

The announcement came in response to questions from Deputy Samantha Gleave, who raised concerns over whether current rules could be simplified to reduce costs, improve flexibility, boost the night-time economy and increase general service availability across the island.

Acknowledging that the present system falls short, Renouf stated that the current setup is "overly complex and not sufficiently transparent."

He also highlighted that it is "unacceptable that some regulatory requirements are being imposed when these appear to be based only on convention."

The minister pledged to establish updated regulations with a "clear basis in statute and policy", ensuring that rules are only retained if deemed necessary.

These refined requirements will be fully published so drivers, operators, passengers and future ministers can clearly understand them and their origins.

The review will also examine which elements of an earlier 2015 taxi service reform remain unfinished.

While driving regulatory improvements, Renouf emphasised his legal obligation as infrastructure minister to ensure the public has access to an "adequate, efficient and reasonably priced cab service available throughout Jersey at all times."

He gave assurances that the review will balance passenger needs with supporting drivers and the wider industry to earn a living, promising a full consultation with stakeholders to deliver a framework that "best serves islanders."

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