To apply for a hackney carriage, private hire, or dual driver licence, you need to:
- have held an EU or UK drivers licence for a minimum of 24 months
- have no motoring convictions
You'll need to download and return a medical form:
You might also need to complete a comprehension test if English isn't your first language.
Licence fees
Licence type | 1 year | 3 years |
---|---|---|
Hackney carriage | £292.44 | £462.18 |
Private hire | £292.44 | £462.18 |
Dual driver | £292.44 | £462.18 |
After you apply you'll be invited to an interview where we will check your documents and discuss your medical form, the knowledge test, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
We'll also talk through the driving assessment and safeguarding training you need to complete.