Licence - taxis, Hackney Carriage and private hire
Vehicles
There are many conditions to consider prior to purchasing a
vehicle to be used as a hackney carriage or private hire in
particular Allerdale's age policy. Vehicles over
5 years of age will not be licensed.
Applications can be made for exemptions from this age policy if the
vehicle is exceptional. Further assistance on
this procedure is available from the Licensing
Department. A purpose built vehicle can be
licensed up to 15 years of age providing it continues to remain in
a satisfactory condition. Other conditions are
available on request. Vehicle licences are £110
and are normally issued for a duration of one
year. All vehicles must be tested by the
Council's nominated testing station, Holcar Auto
Services Ltd in Workington. Hackney Carriages must carry a
roof sign and meter.
Drivers
Before driving a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle all
drivers must first obtain the corresponding drivers
badge.. Requirements for all applicants to
fulfil include undergoing an enhanced CRB check, doctors medical
and passing the Driving Standards Agency
test. The licence fee is £60 and is normally
issued for a duration of one year. For
further assistance please see the ' Notes'
section on the application form for further assistance.
Private Hire Operators
Hackney carriages can stand on a rank or be
flagged down in the street. Where a vehicle is
booked over the telephone or by attending the office of an
operator, this is a private hire booking.
Operators are licensed to ensure that only
licensed drivers and vehicles are licensed. The
operator is required to keep records of their drivers and vehicles
and must also record details of the bookings that are made through
them.
Licences cost £165 and are issued for a
duration of three years.
Allerdale Borough Council
