Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s

Any person who wishes to drive a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle will be required to hold a Driver’s licence with us.

Hackney Carriage (commonly referred to as a Taxi)

Any vehicle to be used for picking passengers up by way of plying for hire or being ‘flagged down’ must be licensed as a Hackney Carriage. A Hackney Carriage can also be used to carry out pre-booked journeys.

Private Hire Vehicle

Any vehicle to be used for picking up passengers by advance bookings only must be licensed as a Private Hire Vehicle. A Private Hire Vehicle can only accept advance bookings that have been booked through a Private Hire Operator and cannot be used to ply for hire.

Private Hire Operator’s

Any person or company who wishes to take advance bookings to carry passengers for hire or reward must be licensed as a Private Hire Operator.