Licence - Private Hire Vehicle

For an application form and further detailed guidance, contact the Licensing Team on 01785 619745, or see the information below:

The driver / proprietor must have the facility to take payment by debit or credit card within the vehicle, with no minimum limit, this is mandatory and should be used as necessary.


Vehicle Emissions and Carbon Neutrality

With effect from 1 April 2026, we will stop licensing vehicles which are of Euro 4 emissions standard and are powered solely by petrol, diesel or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) internal combustion engines (ICE).

This will not affect electric / hybrid vehicles or those using hydrogen fuel.

From 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027, we will accept renewal applications for the last time in connection with vehicles which are of the Euro 5 emissions standard and are powered solely by petrol, diesel or liquified petroleum gas internal combustion engines.

This will not affect electric / hybrid vehicles or those using hydrogen fuel.

From 1 April 2028, we will stop accepting new licensing applications for vehicles which are powered solely by petrol diesel or liquified petroleum gas internal combustion engines.

This will not affect the renewal of ICE vehicles already licenced by us. This will also not affect new applications or renewals for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles or those using hydrogen fuel.

From 31 March 2030, we will stop the licensing of vehicles which are powered solely by petrol, diesel or liquified petroleum gas internal combustion engines.

This will not affect electric / hybrid vehicles or those using hydrogen fuel.

For more information on Licensing Fees, please take a look at our Fees and Charges.

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