In England (outside London) local councils issue Hackney carriage and private hire licences to make sure that Hackney carriage and private hire vehicles are operating safely.
The licence holder must comply with the conditions of the licence. These conditions are attached to every licence we issue and you can ask to see them at the taxi and private hire offices.
We want to support all our licence holders so that they can provide a safe and reliable service to their customers. When we grant a licence we follow guidelines to make sure that applicants are fit to hold a licence. You can download our licensing polices from this page.