Licensing

Coronavirus update

From 23rd September 2020 anyone aged 11 or over travelling in a taxi must wear a face covering unless they are exempt and will be committing an offence if they do not do so. Drivers do not have to carry a passenger who will not wear
a face covering and does not have a reasonable excuse. 

Taxi and private hire licences

We are responsible for ensuring that drivers, proprietors and operators
meet the relevant conditions to hold taxi-related licences. 

Apply for a new licence - step by step

Before you can apply for a new taxi licence there are a number of steps you must follow.

Renew a private hire or taxicab licence

You will receive an email reminder three months before your current licence expires.

Tell us about an offence

All licensed taxi drivers must tell if they have been arrested, convicted of a crime or been issued with a caution or fixed penalty notice.

Private hire operator licence

What you need to set up as a private hire operator and how to apply.

Taxi complaints

Report a taxi driver's behaviour or tell us if you think a taxi is unlicensed.

Approved testing stations and vehicle specifications

Approved MOT testing stations in Liverpool and specifications for new Hackney vehicles.

New taxi plates, plate renewals and transfers

Taxi proprietors are responsible for making sure their vehicles have licence plates that are up to date.

Tell us who you work for

You must tell us which taxi operator you work for and keep us informed when you move too.

Taxi licensing prosecutions

Find out how we enforce licence standards and prosecute drivers who break them.

Apply for a taxi licence grant

In an effort to help drivers impacted by coronavirus restrictions, we are offering a grant of £210.