The 2021 Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy is still in force until the proposed changes have been considered and determined by Cabinet which will be later this year.
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2021
The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy was last adopted in September 2020 and came into force in January 2021.
It has been reviewed and updated in response to the DFT Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England and we have already consulted on the policy from 21 October 2024 to 26 January 2025 (extended from 13 January 2025).
Draft Taxi Policy 2024 - 2027 (Updated 27/11/24)
Summary of changes to Draft Taxi Policy (Updated 27/11/24)
The Institute of Licensing’s Guidance on determining the suitability of applicants and licensees in the hackney and private hire trade has been revised and published.
7 DVLA points change to IOL Guidance