Taxi (hackney carriage) and private hire licensing

A private hire operator's licence is required to enable a person to accept or invite bookings for private hire vehicles.

How to apply

• An application form (Found HERE) must be submitted to the Licensing Section along with the appropriate fee
• The current fee is £212 for a new application and the first licence will last for 1 year
• A subsequent renewal for 3 years is £175 and for 5 years is £290.

Conditions

Applications are only processed providing the correct fee has been submitted with the application.

• Check current conditions

Last updated Friday, 9th December 2016

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