Chauffeur and Limo industry calls emergency meeting

Operators in the UK who work under the small Public Service Vehicle rules are being urged to attend an emergency meeting.

The National Limousine and Chauffeur Association last week announced thousands of businesses could be affected by new rules which could deny operators from registering vehicles with less than nine seats under the PSV regulations.

An emergency meeting to discuss the announcement is to be held near Birmingham on 17th March, and the whole industry is being invited to attend to air their opinions. The NLCA is organising the gathering in an attempt to make the industry heard if the new rules came into effect.

Legislation officer, Bill Bowling told thechauffeur.com; “I am urging every licensed operator to support us and come to the meeting. We urgently need to make the Department for Transport aware of the consequences of this.’

He added; “A very loud public outcry aimed at the government is needed about the number of businesses affected and the removal of operators livelihoods.’

The venue is yet to be confirmed but it is expected to be announced this week.

Picture: A recent NLCA meeting. By Eddie Dillon