We make sure taxis and private hire vehicles in York operate in a safe and professional manner; licensed drivers, vehicles and operators must pass stringent tests to meet Ministry of Transport (MOT) standards, comply with licensing conditions and provide passenger comfort.
Understand criteria and apply for a Hackney carriage drivers licence or a private hire drivers licence; you must pass a driving test, undertake safeguarding training and have medical exam to become a taxi driver.
Our Taxi Times newsletter for drivers and operators of taxis and private hire vehicles, provides updates on licence conditions, legislation, policy and enforcement.
You can 'flag down' or 'hail' a Hackney carriage or taxi (by waving your hand or boarding at a taxi rank), but not a private hire vehicle, which must be pre-booked. Find out more about: