AQW 24791/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) any plans to review the current driver licensing requirements for community transport operators, particularly in relation to Category D1 licensing; and (ii) whether consideration will be given to aligning with the approach in Great Britain to support recruitment and retention.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 21 March 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 21 March 2025
- Answer due by
- 7 April 2025
- Answered
- 31 March 202510 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My officials have previously engaged with the sector on this issue. The current licensing arrangements for drivers of not-for-profit community transport providers are a legal requirement in support of road safety and at this point in time, I have no plans to change them