Apply for a private hire operator licence

What you need to set up as a private hire operator and how to apply

A private hire operator dispatches a private hire vehicle to a customer as a result of a pre-arranged booking. You will need a private hire operator licence to do this.

One person can be licensed and employ or sub-contract an unlimited number of licensed vehicles. However, a licensed private hire driver can not accept any bookings unless they either hold or work for a licensed private hire operator.

If you wish to apply for an operator's licence, please complete our application form.

Apply for a Private Hire Operator

You will also need to:

Further advice and guidance on Private Hire Operators please refer to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy . (Section 7 and Appendix P). You should ensure you have read and understood these, as failure to comply with certain conditions may result in enforcement action being taken.

Licence applications and queries

Should you have any queries regarding your application or licence please complete an online request.

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