Apply for or renew a taxi or private hire vehicle licence: step by step
Includes vehicle specifications, vehicle inspections, ultra low emission vehicles, who can apply and fees.
Once you've been issued with a driver's licence, you must apply for a vehicle licence. It is illegal for a licensed driver to operate without a vehicle licence.
To ensure the safety of the public, we only issue licences to vehicles which meet our safety, environmental and accessibility specifications.
All our licensed drivers are required to know and follow the standards set out in our taxi and private hire licensing handbook.