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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: How old do I have to be to hold a hackney carriage (taxi)/private hire driver's licence?

Answer: You must be at least 21 years of age and have held a full DVLA licence for a car for at least one year.


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