Request

  1. Who is the main contact (name/email) responsible for Taxi/PHV licensing and plates and other vehicle and driver ID products at Dover Council? 
  1. Is there a contract in place for supplies of Taxi/PHV plates and other driver and vehicle ID products? 
  1. If so when does it expire? 
  1. Are Taxi/PHV plates, signs, badges etc produced in-house at Council premises? 
  1. If not where are they produced? 
  1. Are Taxi/PHV plates, signs, badges issued to drivers face to face? 
  1. If not how are they issued? 
  1. What software is used to produce individual data populated Taxi/PHV plates, signs, badges etc? 
  1. How many Taxi and Private hire vehicles does the Council licence as of today?

Response

  1. The Licensing Manager - licensing@dover.gov.uk 
  2. No.
  3. Not applicable.
  4. Yes.
  5. Not applicable.
  6. Yes, or posted.
  7. Not applicable
  8. Plates – Mogo, Badges – Idox.
  9. 74 Hackney Carriages 122 Private Hire Vehicles