Licence - hackney carriage (taxi)
A hackney carriage is more commonly called a taxi. A hackney carriage is a vehicle which is licensed to pick up passenger from the street, a taxi rank or to accept pre-booked fares. The number of hackney carriages is NOT regulated by this Borough Council. A hackney carriage can only be driven by a licensed hackney carriage driver.
If you wish to operate a hackney carriage service you are required to obtain the necessary licence. An application form is available below along with guidance notes.
By-laws
History
Law guidance
Table of fares
Payments
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