Before purchasing a vehicle you should check that it meets the requirements set out in the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy and Guidance document.

  • Have four doors of a size to permit easy access
  • Be able to permit the specified number of passengers to be carried in comfort and safety
  • Be in ‘pristine’ condition (exterior and interior) and maintained in such a condition
  • Provide adequate luggage space within secure compartment for the number of passengers for which the vehicle is licensed (3.5 cu.ft. per passenger (0.09mor 100 litres)
  • Carry a first aid kit and fire extinguisher
  • Meet age criteria
  • The rear passenger windows (to the rear of the B-pillar) are permitted where:
  • The minimum visual light transmission is 30% or above AND
  • Internal CCTV is installed, the CCTV must comply with our specifications

Booking an Appointment to Licence a Vehicle

Once you are ready to licence your vehicle and you are satisfied that it meets our requirements you should contact us on 01424 787550 to book an appointment to see a Licensing Officer.

You will need the following information when you contact us:

  • Are you licensing a Hackney Carriage/ Private Hire Vehicle?
  • The vehicle registration number
  • The make, colour and model
  • The number of passengers to be licensed

Vehicle Licensing Appointment

You will then need the following to your appointment:

Vehicle Licence Plates

Once the documentation has been checked, payment received and the vehicle inspected, the vehicle licence plates will be prepared. 

  • The internal (small) plate must be displayed inside the vehicle in a position where it can be seen from inside and outside the vehicle.
  • The external (large) plate must be affixed to the outside rear of the vehicle. 
  • The two door badges must be affixed to the top half of the rear doors.
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