Leeds City Council is responsible for licensing Hackney carriage (taxis) and private hire vehicles and their drivers in Leeds. The taxi and private hire licensing section licence vehicles, drivers and operators to ensure they meet the conditions of their licence.
It is our job to make sure the taxi and private hire trade in Leeds is operated in a professional manner and that the correct standards of safety and comfort are satisfied by all vehicles, drivers and operators. We are committed to providing a quality transport service within the taxi and private hire trade.
Our overriding principle is the safety of the travelling public.
To understand how to become a hackney carriage or private hire driver please see How to apply for a Hackney carriage or private hire drivers licence.
To make a complaint about a driver or operator, please contact us using the details located to the right of this page.
Use the links to the bottom and right of this page for further information and advice about the licensing of taxis and private hire in Leeds.
Our opening hours
Monday – Thursday - 8am – 3.30pm
Friday - 8am – 3pm
Staff training every 2nd Tuesday 8am - 10am
Useful telephone numbers
West Yorkshire Police 0845 606 0606
Crimestoppers UK 0800 555 111