Taxi and private hire licensing

Taxi licensing ensures the safety of the public by making sure drivers are fit and proper, and that the vehicles they drive are safe, suitable, and reliable.

You need the correct licence before you can drive, operate, or use a vehicle to carry passengers for payment.

There are three main areas:

Driver licences – for people who want to drive licensed taxi or private hire vehicles.
Vehicle licences – for vehicles used to carry paying passengers.
Private hire operator licences – for businesses or individuals who accept private hire bookings.

Taxi and private hire driver licences

The different types of licence, what you need before you apply, and the checks and standards you must meet to become licensed.

Taxi and private hire vehicle licences

How to apply for a taxi vehicle licence, what type of licence you need, and how to check whether your vehicle meets the council’s taxi licensing policy.

Private Hire Operator licences

Find out when you need a private hire operator licence, who can apply, what information you need to provide, and how the council assesses whether an operator is suitable to be licensed.

Taxi licensing policies

How each of the licensing authorities in Worcestershire makes sure taxis and private hire vehicles are safe and legal.

Worcestershire Taxi and Private Hire Competency Certificate

Demonstrating the required knowledge and skills to be a licensed taxi driver.

Safeguarding training

Information for drivers wanting to book on to compulsory safeguarding training updates.

Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice

How the licensing authority complies with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice when processing Enhanced DBS checks.

Not received your Taxi Licence Plates or Driver Licence Badge?

What to do if you have applied for, but not received your licence.

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