Message from Susan Ward – Rice, Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Business Intelligence & Performance at Dorset Council

We are looking to develop a new taxi licensing policy for Dorset Council.

The Dorset Council is responsible for ensuring that drivers and operators of hackney carriages (taxis) and private hire vehicles are fit to hold such licenses.

As part of updating the policy, we are keen to talk people about their experiences of using or not using taxis in Dorset especially if you have access needs.

Unfortunately, as COVID restrictions will still be in place, an online discussion will be held on Friday 19 March at 10.30am via Microsoft Teams, I appreciate that this may not be accessible to everyone, but there will be further opportunities to share your thoughts. In addition, you do not need to have a Microsoft Teams account to join the meeting.

If you are interested in coming along, please get in touch to register a place by sending me an email susan.ward-rice@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Once registered we will send a link with instructions on how to join the discussion.

If you are not able to join us on Friday 19 March, but would like to share your thoughts or talk to a member of the taxi team about your experiences again, please get in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Susan