Issue details

Introduction of a Taxi Card for disabled persons

Purpose of report: Replace Transport Tokens with a state of the art secure smartcard system. Will affect current token users (2000 disabled persons) and local taxi operators. Allow at least 6 months lead time for full EU tendering process and scheme operation. Scheme proposed to commence operation in 2010-11.

Members are asked to: Consider the procurement of a taxi card system to replace Transport Tokens.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Decision Made

Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;

Decision due: 16/02/10 by Executive - for meetings from 03/06/00 to 26/04/11

Lead member: Councillor Steve Galloway cllr.stephengalloway@york.gov.uk

Lead director: Corporate Director of Economy and Place

Department: Directorate of Economy and Place

Contact: Andrew Bradley, Principal Transport Planner, City Strategy Email: andrew.bradley@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

N/A

Consultees

N/A

Making Representations: N/A

Decisions

17/02/2010 - Review of Discretionary Concessions Provision and the Introduction of a "Taxicard" for Disabled York Residents

Agenda items

16/02/2010 - Executive - for meetings from 03/06/00 to 26/04/11 Review of Discretionary Concessions Provision and the Introduction of a "Taxicard" for Disabled York Residents 16/02/2010

Documents

Committee Report for Introduction of a Taxi Card for disabled persons