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Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence


Service Description: Application for a licence to drive a hackney carriage (taxi) or private hire vehicle(minicab) Note: This is the licence for the driver. The licence for the vehicle is the hackney carriage vehicle licence or the private hire vehicle licence

Also known as:- Taxi Drivers Licence

Your FAQ

Question: I have a Rolls Royce which I want to hire out with a chauffeur, do I need to be licensed?

Answer: Yes. All vehicles used for hire or reward which include the provision of a driver are either private hire vehicles or taxis, such vehicles and their drivers must be licensed.


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