Private hire

Private hire vehicles

Taxi Trade Updates

Including information in relation to Covid-19.

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A private hire vehicle is:

  • Usually a saloon type vehicle but may also, for example, be a minibus with up to 8 passenger seats
  • Has a yellow plate on the back stating that it is a private hire vehicle
  • Must be pre-booked through a licensed operator
  • Can only be driven by a driver licensed by us for private hire.