Apply for a private hire operator licence

Find out how to apply for a private hire operator licence and how much it costs.

A private hire operator licence is needed by any business that wants to invite or accept bookings for private hire vehicles.

Every private hire vehicle despatched by the operator must be licensed and the driver must hold a private hire licence.

A two year licence costs £64.45 per vehicle and a five year licence costs £161.12 per vehicle. 

Apply for a private hire operator licence