What arrangements are in place to ensure that taxi drivers and home-to-school transport providers receive appropriate background checks in the interests of protecting children and other vulnerable people?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
| Answered on 03/02/2025
Taxi drivers and home-to-school transport providers undergo rigorous background checks to protect children and vulnerable individuals. Local authorities are responsible for ensuring that all drivers have enhanced DBS checks, and regular audits are conducted to maintain high safety standards.