There are two types of vehicle
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
- A hackney carriage can be hired on a rank, be hailed in the street or booked through an operator.
- A private hire can only be booked through an operator.
The Driver, Operator and Vehicle must be licenced by the same authority.
All applications can be completed online
Hackney Carriage
Private Hire
Book a Vehicle Inspection
Taxi Knowledge Tests/Retests
New Tariff Cards
The new tariff card will come into effect from the 1st of June 2025, all meters must be recalibrated to the new tariff no later than the 23rd of June 2025.
The tariff card must be displayed at all times in every hackney carriage or private hire vehicle fitted with a meter.
The tariff must be displayed in a prominent place where the public may view it at any time.
The format of the tariff card on display must not be altered (other than enlarging).
Should you choose not to calibrate your meter to the maximum fare permitted, you must inform the Licensing Department in writing of the fare you wish to charge within seven days of receipt of this notification. You must also display the fare you propose to charge bilingually in a similar format in a prominent place where the public may view it at any time.
Hackney Carriage Fare Card (PDF, 148KB)