Written question WQ95514
- Asked by
- Darren MillarConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 14 days
Question
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?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
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.