Taxis and Private Hire Licensing

Taxi licensing information.

• Driver licence

  Apply for a new Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Driver Licence.

• Vehicle licence

  Apply for a new Vehicle Licence or Change of Vehicle.

• Operators licence

  Apply for a new Operators Licence.

• Taxi Newsletters

  The Licensing Team produces newsletters for the taxi and private hire trade. The aim is to keep licensees informed with the latest news and advice.

• Taxi and Private Hire Policy

  Stroud District Council Taxi and Private Hire Policy from 1 April 2017

• Taxi Safeguarding Training

  As of 1st April 2017 Safeguarding Training became mandatory for ALL drivers licensed by Stroud.

• Taxi Fares

  Stroud District Council sets a table of fares which is the maximum that taxis licensed by Stroud District Council can charge customers.

• Renewals

  Renew driver, vehicle and operator licences and make payment online

• No Mobile at the Wheel - Police Campaign

  Police Road Safety Campaign February 2021

• Guidance for Taxi and Private Hire passengers

  Passengers staying Safe - Complain about a Taxi/Private Hire Driver - Contact details for taxi companies

• Stroud District Council - Consultation on Common Standards for Taxi and Private Hire Licensing in Gloucestershire

• Covid 19 - Advice for Taxi and Private Hire Businesses

  Advice for taxi and private hire drivers on how to stay safe during Step 4 of the Covid-19 Roadmap and information on procedures for making applications