Apply for a taxi vehicle licence
Complete an application form to apply for aHackney carriage and private hire vehicle licences; all vehicles must comply with our specifications.
Apply for a taxi driver's licence
Complete an application form to apply for a Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle driver's licence; you'll need to pass a driving test, undertake safeguarding training and have medical exam.
Private hire operator's licences
Apply for a private hire operator licence so you're permitted to invite and accept bookings; you'll be able to provide private hire vehicles to customers who have pre-arranged transport via your service.
Renew a taxi driver's licence
Taxi driver licences are renewed annually in June and November; renewal forms and instructions are sent out 6 weeks before you hackney carriage or private hire driver's licence expires.
Providing accessible taxi services
You must support all customers to use your taxi and private hire vehicle with dignity and confidence, and protect people from discrimination.
