Private hire operator licensing
Consultation
We want to hear your views about proposed new fees and charges relating to hackney carriage and private hire driver licences, vehicle licences and private hire operator licences by 10 December 2025
Contents
- Private hire operator licensing
- Tax check
- Right to work
- Apply for an operator licence
Private hire operator licensing
Private hire vehicle operators are licensed to help us make sure that the premises, drivers and vehicles operate safely.
As an operator, you are required to take and record the bookings for private hire vehicles and make them available for inspection. As an operator you are also responsible for the actions of the drivers that you use and the condition of the vehicles in use. An operators licence last for a 5 year period.
Submit your renewal application a minimum of 6 weeks before your current licence expiries. If you don't apply for your renewal licence in time, your licence will expire.
Last updated 02 May 2023