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UK council compliance audit preparation
Preparation reference for UK council taxi compliance audits — driver records, vehicle records, booking records, complaint handling, evidence-readiness.
UK council compliance audits are scheduled and unscheduled inspections of taxi operator records, driver licensing, vehicle compliance, and booking history. This preparation reference covers what auditors typically request, the evidence-readiness posture that smooths audit visits, and the modern dispatch software features that automate the audit workflow.
Step 1
Driver record evidence
Auditors typically request: enhanced DBS check status per active driver with expiry dates, PHV/Hackney licence status with expiry, vehicle assignment, training records (where required), incident history. Modern dispatch surfaces all of this in one driver-record export.
Step 2
Vehicle record evidence
Vehicle PHV plate number, MOT expiry, insurance expiry, council inspection deadline tracking, accessibility-configuration certification (where applicable), CAZ/ULEZ-compliance status.
Step 3
Booking record evidence
Auditors request a sample of booking records covering pickup, drop-off, fare, driver, vehicle, payment evidence, complaint flag (if any). 24-month historic booking archive is typical retention; 7-year retention required for some incident-related records.
Step 4
Complaint handling evidence
Documented complaint-handling process, complaints log per booking with resolution timestamp, escalation chain to operator-licence holder. Modern dispatch ships complaint-handling as a structural booking-state extension.
Step 5
Quarterly return submission evidence
Auditors typically request the previous 4-8 quarters of regulator returns. Modern dispatch generates these from a single action with full audit trail per submission.
Step 6
Insurance + indemnity evidence
Operator indemnity insurance certificate, hire-and-reward insurance per vehicle, public liability.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
How often do UK councils audit licensed operators?
Scheduled audits typically run on a 2-3 year cycle. Unscheduled audits triggered by complaints or incident reports — frequency variable.
What is the typical audit timeline?
Initial document request 2 weeks before visit; on-site inspection 4-8 hours typically; follow-up requests 1-2 weeks post-visit.
How does modern dispatch software help with audit prep?
Driver, vehicle, booking, and complaint records all export as audit-ready CSV from a single action; quarterly return audit trail preserves historical submissions.
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