Decision details

1)    Confirmed the commitment at Full Council on 9 November 2021, to undertake a trial to allow access for Portsmouth City Council licensed Private Hire Vehicles to use bus lanes in Portsmouth;

2)    Noted that a working group will be established, which would include transport operators, such as representatives from the local bus companies and Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) operators, and other interested parties to implement and input into the trial;

3)    Delegated authority to the Director of Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation and the Section 151 Officer to release funding to undertake the monitoring and evaluation of this trial as the details are developed, this will be funded from the Parking Reserve;

4)    Noted that a report will be taken to Licensing Committee for further comment and input into the trial.