Driver licence

You can apply to become a taxi driver if you’re over 18 years old and you’ve held a full DVLA driving licence for at least 12 months.

Apply for a new driver licence

• Application for a Hackney and or private hire drivers licence

If you want to apply to become a taxi driver please contact the Licensing Team to arrange for an application pack to be sent to you.

You should read the Taxi and Private Hire information for new applicants and the Taxi and private hire policy  before submitting your application.

When you are ready to submit your application please contact the Licensing Team on 01453 754440 to arrange an appointment.

When attending your appointment please bring;

• Completed application form
• Completed DVLA mandate form
• Completed DBS application form with three forms of I.D.
• Proof of your right to work in the U.K.
• Initial payment of £61

Fees

• List of fees

Checks

• Find out more about the DBS, DVLA and Medical Checks.
• Find out more about our Right to Licence Checks and view our list of approved documents.

Criminal and driving convictions

If you’ve got a criminal conviction or points you should read the convictions policy for Hackney carriage and private hire drivers before applying.

 

Driver Assessment

• Find out more about the Driver Assessment

 

Safeguarding Training

•  Find out upcoming Safeguarding training dates

 

• DBS, DVLA and medical checks

  Information about DBS, DVLA and medical check.

• Approved Providers for Driving Assessments

  Before you can be issued with a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s badge, you must have passed a driving assessment through one of our approved providers.