New Guidance for operators of stretch limousines

The Department for Transport has published guidelines for operators of stretch limousines to make sure they comply with safety and licensing standards.

In June, the Department for Transport will introduce a new safety inspection regime. There will also be pre-registration checks to make sure all new vehicles with more than eight passenger seats comply with the guidelines.

• To read the DfT guidelines in full, please click on the following link: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/taxis/limousines
• To read a BBC news report on the new guidance, please click on: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7213441.stm