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Private hire operators

You need an operator licence if you want to operate licensed private hire vehicles driven by licensed private hire drivers.

You can apply for a 1 or 5 year licence.

Before applying, read the guidance notes.

You will need to provide:

  • list of vehicles to be operated under the licence
  • list of drivers to be operated under the licence
  • immigration declaration
  • Tax check code
  • DBS certificate

If you are applying as a limited company you will need the director’s details including a tax check code and DBS certificate.

The cost of the licences is available on our fees page.

Documents and guidance

For anything else email: [email protected]