Licence - private hire driver's licences
What is Private Hire?
With a Private Hire vehicle you
- Must be pre-booked,
- You cannot pick up passengers off the street or off a
rank.
- You must display a plate, fastened securely to the rear of the
vehicle, stating the district in which you are licensed, the number
of passengers you are licensed to carry and details of the vehicle
i.e. Private Hire, vehicle registration.
Please read the policy guidelines attached to the application
form available from the
Taxi Licensing Officer
on (01653) 600666 ext. 474.
Applying for Licences
What is required?
You will be required to fill in the relevant driver/vehicle
application form and an enhanced CRB check will be carried out with
the Criminal Records Bureau and a medical form will need completing
by your G.P.
When licensed as a Private Hire driver you
may only drive a Private Hire vehicle.
With Private Hire you may also need planning permission to
operate the business from a premise and if self employed, an
operator licence is required.
Initial enquiry
Once you have made your initial enquiry you will be given the
relevant application form along with a medical and CRB form to
complete. For identification purposes your application must be
supported with 2 passport photographs and with the following
documents: a current passport (if available), full driving licence,
either a birth or marriage certificate and a utility bill showing
your current address.
Your G.P should complete the medical form and return it to the
Taxi Licensing office, the fee is payable by the applicant.
Fees
Fees are charged for vehicle, driver and operator licences.
Please see the
PDF download for details.
What will happen if I fail to be licensed?
It is a legal requirement to be appropriately licensed and there
are several penalties for not being licensed in the appropriate
manner. Failing to have the appropriate licences in place can
result in criminal prosecution for:
- Failing to hold an operators licence
- Failing to hold a vehicle licence
- Failing to hold a drivers licence
Each offence carries a maximum penalty of £1,000.
If you require any further information please email the
Taxi Licensing Officer or
telephone 01653 600666 ext 474.