Submitted on Saturday 3rd May 2025
Rejected on Thursday 15th May 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: local (see below for details)
Knowsley Council to Accept DVLA MOTs for Private Hire Vehicles.
Issuing national guidance or policy, if needed, to allow all councils flexibility in accepting DVLA MOTs during periods of high demand or local service disruption — to prevent loss of income and hardship for drivers.
The current MOT backlog in Knowsley is forcing private hire drivers to wait months for tests, making them unable to work legally. This is causing serious financial hardship, many are losing income, falling behind on bills, and even facing eviction. Other councils accept DVLA MOTs, which are safe and reliable. We ask the Government to step in, ensure fairness, and allow DVLA MOTs temporarily so drivers can keep working and providing for their families during this crisis.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can’t accept petitions that request action at a local level.
You could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.
You can find contact details for your local MP here: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
And you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/
216.73.217.179 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:14:13 +0100
