Windsor taxis could lose purple-and-white colours under new plans for which the council seeks the public's views.

ation requested by the council licensing panel invites people to have their say on potential changes to the livery of taxis – which are currently required to have a white body with a purple bonnet and boot.

Views are sought on whether this should be changed, and if any amendments should be linked to a shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles.

Additionally, the consultation will also survey people’s opinions on DBS checks for all taxi and private hire drivers.

Council leader Simon Werner said: “A request to consult taxi users on possible changes to the livery of licensed taxis operating in the borough was made by our licensing panel last month and it’s important we get your views.”

Responses can be submitted online or at council libraries using public-access computers or, on request, paper copies.

The consultation ends on Friday December 22, with the findings to be brought before the panel next February.

Licensing panel chair councillor Mandy Brar, said: “I’d encourage residents to take a look at the proposals carefully and give us their feedback.

“Alongside this, please also give us your views on DBS requirements for all taxi and private hire drivers operating in the borough. All feedback will be carefully considered before any decisions are made by the panel next year.”

To submit your views for the consultation, visit the RBWM website here.