How to sign up to the new taxi licensing system
To access our Taxi Licensing portal, you will need to have an email address and be able to make payments online. See our video on how to set up an account
Horse drawn hackney carriage licences
Information on how to apply for a non-motorised hackney carriage licence
To drive a non-motorised Hackney carriage (horse-drawn), you do need a licence.
Renew/apply for VEHICLE licence (pdf 27KB)
Apply for a new DRIVER licence (pdf 92KB)
You will also need to:
- pay the appropriate licence fee
- read the guidance notes (pdf 185KB) on horse-drawn Hackney carriage licences
Conditions
There are various conditions linked to the granting of a horse drawn Hackney carriage licence, relating to both the driver and the non-motorised vehicle. These are included in the guidance notes.
Other information
- Horse veterinary form (pdf 18KB)
- Horse drawn carriage inspection form (pdf 124KB)
- Notification of change of address (word 54KB)
- Department for Transport Code of Practice for horse-drawn vehicles (pdf 32KB)
- You can find further information under section 12 and Appendix Q of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy