Hackney Carriage Stands (taxi ranks) are provided for the exclusive use of hackney carriages (taxis) to wait for their next hiring.

Taxi ranks are an important feature of both the taxi trade and urban life. Stands are vital if the taxi trade is to be able to perform its functions and fully realise its potential of providing transport for individuals. The Council view it as especially important that ranks are provided at locations that are convenient and suitable for the public, particularly disabled persons and other persons for whom other forms of transport as less accessible.

The Council may appoint taxi ranks on the public highway or private land and the stands can be either continual or part-time use. If the stand is to be on a public highway, the consent of Lincolnshire County Council (as the highways authority) is required. Before a new stand is created or the maximum number of vehicles which can use the stand is varied, notice must be given to Lincolnshire Police. A public notice must also be provided in one local newspaper. Any objections which are received must be considered before a rank is appointed or varied.

Any increase in the number of taxis (in a particular area) will not always mean that the number of taxi rank spaces should increase. It may be that some of the existing ranks have fallen into misuse and are not utilised by the taxi trade to their full potential. Equally, there may be other areas of the district where taxi stands would be extremely useful and heavily used, but where no provision is currently made. The taxi trade are best placed to answer these questions. We would welcome any suggestions from the taxi trade regarding possible sites for new taxi ranks or information regarding ranks, which are under utilised or redundant or require amendments to times.

Any suggestions regarding taxi ranks or possible sites for new ranks should be made to the Licensing Team:

licensing@e-lindsey.gov.uk

Telephone: 01507 601111

Please follow this link to a list of the current taxi ranks in the East Lindsey District.