Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire (Minicab) Licensing

Information, news and advice for hackney carriage (taxi), private hire (minicab) drivers, operators and members of the public.

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|Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Information and Policy
Including how to become a taxi or minicab driver and fees and charges.

|Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers and Operators
Details of taxi drivers and private hire operators and drivers within the borough.

|Guidance Notes and Leaflets
Becoming a driver, knowledge and DSA test, CRB check, inspections, personal safety, MOT guidance, limiting taxis, advertising, insurance, temporary transfer of vehicle and Licensing Policies.

|Application Forms and Processing Timescales
A complete list of forms available for drivers and operators.

|Vehicle Licensing News
Providing drivers and operators with up-to-date news, including notes of trade liaison meetings.

|Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Trade Meetings
Trade representatives and notes of trade liaison meetings.

|Penalty Points Scheme
This Scheme has been introduced to deal with minor infringements (such as carrying excess passengers, minor breaches of byelaws, failing to wear a drivers badge etc.)

|Disabled or in a wheelchair and need special taxi or minicab facilities?
Some Elmbridge companies provide special facilities for the disabled.
For information about taxi voucher schemes contact 01372 474551.

|Summary of Offences
A list of possible offences and the Elmbridge Hackney Carriage byelaws.

|Taxi Ranks within Elmbridge
Location of Hackney Carriage ranks in Elmbridge.

|Complaints form
Should you wish to complain about a taxi or mini cab driver or the condition of a vehicle - complete our form and we will contact you. Please note we cannot provide feedback on any anonymous complaints.


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