Taxi and private hire vehicles
Apply for a new licence
Working as a driver in a taxi (hackney carriage) or private hire vehicle means you must have had a licence granted by the local authority.
All new and existing drivers must follow the standards set by North East Lincolnshire Council.
View the Hackney carriage and private vehicle hire policy (Word, 120KB)
All licensed drivers registered with North East Lincolnshire Council are listed on the public register. The public register is available to view at the Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HU.
Eligibility
A taxi or private hire vehicle can only be driven by someone who has had a licence granted by the council.
For the council to check you’re suitable for working with members of the public you must have:
- NVQ Level 2 Award in Introduction to the role of the professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver
- Application Fee (including licence for 3 years)
- DBS Disclosure via UCheck
- Immigration Check
- Medical
- Full Driving Licence issued by the GB DVLA, EEA or Northern Ireland (held for at least 12 months) – This will be checked online each year.
- Application Form
- 1 Passport Photograph
- 2 References
- Knowledge Test
- Attend a 2-hour CSE Briefing (further information available from licensing department)
- Certificate of Good Conduct may be required
- Declaration of Tax Obligations
How to apply
You must contact the licensing team to request an application form and book an appointment with an officer. At the appointment you will go through your application form, complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check and pay any fees.
Before your appointment you must see your GP for a medical, and you must have your application signed by the owner of the business you intend to work for.
At your appointment
You will need to bring a:
- completed application form
- medical certificate from your GP
- credit or debit card, cheque or postal order but not cash to pay the fees. The Hackney Carriage Office does not take cash
- original documentation to confirm your identity for the DBS check
- the names of two referees, one of which must be a current or previous employer, and the other must be a person of professional standing
For a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check you must have your National Insurance Number, and full postal address of homes where you have lived in the past 5 years. An original document from group 1, and 2 more original documents from either group 1 or 2. Documents must show the current name address and date of birth.
Application Guidance
Includes a step-by-step guide to applying and a list of accepted documents for a DBS check.
Guidance for new applicants (Word, 54KB)
Fees
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicles
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New licence (vehicles must be under 5 years old) | £322 |
| Plate deposit | £73 |
| Vehicle inspection | £48 |
| Door sign for Private Hire vehicles (two are required) | £11 (each) |
| Advertising on vehicle | £48 |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) | £45.20 |
| U-Check Disclosure admin fee (additional to DBS) | £4.50 |
| Copy licence or any additional paperwork | £48 |
One year licence
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Hackney Carriage licence for one year | £269 |
| New Private Hire licence for one year | £253 |
Renew or changes to your licence
Drivers licence
Renewing your driver’s licence
We will let you know your drivers licence is due for renewal at least one month before its expiry date.
| Date | Drivers licence renewal fee |
|---|---|
| After 15th of the month | £294 |
| Up to 15th of the month | £246 |
Vehicle licence
Renewing your vehicle licence
It’s your responsibility to renew your vehicle licence before it expires, and to let the council know if you sell or transfer your vehicle.
One year vehicle licence
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hackney carriage licence | £248 |
| Private hire licence | £233 |
Six month vehicle licence
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hackney carriage licence | £166 |
| Private hire licence | £150 |
Application forms
Renew private hire drivers licence (Word, 18KB)
Renew hackney carriage drivers licence (Word, 18KB)
Transfer a vehicle licence
You must let the council know within 14 days of the licence transfer.
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vehicle transfer admin fee | £48 |
Application form
Transfer of hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence (Word, 25KB)
Additonal fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Change of plate | £46 |
| Replacement drivers badge | £20 |
| Additional Fee for Late Applications | £46 |
Taxi fares
Taxis should display the list of tariff charges. Regardless of the number of passengers or size of the vehicle fares cannot change. The council doesn’t regulate the charges for private hire vehicles, but it is advised to agreed on the cost before the journey starts.
Non-private hire vehicle tariff
From 6am to 10:30pm on all public holidays including Easter Sunday but not Christmas and New Year
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Start price | £2.70 |
| Start price and first mile | £5.10 |
| Each mile after | £2.10 |
| Waiting time per hour | £15 |
From 10:30pm to 6am on all public holidays including Easter Sunday but not Christmas and New Year
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Start price | £3 |
| Start price and first mile | £5.80 |
| Each mile after | £2.90 |
| Waiting time per hour | £15 |
From 6pm on Christmas Eve until 6am on the 27 December and 6pm on New Year’s Eve until 6am on the 2 January
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Start price | £3.50 |
| Start price and first mile | £6.30 |
| Each mile after | £2.90 |
| Waiting time per hour | £18 |
Private hire operators
If you want to book vehicles for private hire you must have an operator’s licence. If you have a private hire driver’s licence you can’t book customers unless you have an operator’s licence, or work for a licensed private hire operator.
Fees
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Private Hire operator licence | £649 |
| Renewal of Private Hire Operators Licence | £597 |
| Number of additional licensed vehicles | £5 |
Application form
Renew private hire operators licence (Word, 19KB)
Wheelchair accessible taxis
Drivers of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle must not refuse a wheelchair passenger, fail to help or charge extra to carry a wheelchair user.
Wheelchairs are measured at:
- 1200mm in length including extra-long footplates
- 600mm in width
- 1350mm from round to top of head
- 150mm from ground to footrest
List of the registered wheelchair-accessible taxis in North East Lincolnshire
| Plater number | Make | Model | Proprietor | Contact number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H116 | Peugeot | Partner | Miss R Phillips | 01472 826282 |
| H 8 | Peugeot | Horizon | Miss R Phillips | 01472 826282 |
| H 22 | Peugeot | Horizon | Mr A Jones | 07534894035 |
| H 59 | Peugeot | Horizon | Mr A Raouf | 07864 928948 |
| H 82 | Peugeot | Horizon | Mr C Smith | 07835 409846 |
| H 51 | Peugeot | Partner | Mr D Blair | 07855 546782 |
| H 19 | Renault | Trafic | Mr D Clark | 07884 004822 |
| H202 | Renault | Trafic | Mr D Clark | 07884 004822 |
| H225 | Ford | Allied Procab | Mr D Clark | 07884 004822 |
| H230 | Peugeot | Partner | Mr D Clark | 07884 004822 |
| H 93 | Fiat | Doblo | Mr G Bell | 07932359124 |
| H213 | Peugeot | Partner | Mr H Lakama | 07982 836814 |
| H 65 | Ford | Connect | Mr J Clayton | 07732099113 |
| H175 | Ford | Tourneo | Mr J Clayton | 07488 281655 |
| H 1 | Peugeot | Partner | Mr J Shone | 07989 433075 |
| H 74 | Peugeot | Premier | Mr K Jamieson | 07951 301934 |
| H149 | Peugeot | Horizon | Mr M Shaw | 07794 993561 |
| H207 | Citroen | Berlingo | Mr N Gungor | 07799 152186 |
| H222 | Peugeot | Horizon | Mr N Rice | 07543 980109 |
| H123 | Peugeot | Horizon | Mr P Coulam | 07940 168749 |
| H 58 | Peugeot | Partner | Mr P Singh | 07861 778359 |
| H138 | Fiat | Scudo | Mr R Snowden | 07956572210 |
| H150 | Peugeot | Expert | Mr S Walker | 07792 328091 |
| H131 | Peugeot | Partner | Mr T Belayadi | 07309 787873 |
| H132 | Volkswagen | Caddy | Mr T Smith | 07929 005573 |
| H137 | Volkswagen | Kudos | Mr W Crouch | 07928447526 |
| H 28 | Ford | Tourneo | Mr M Truman | 07985247719 |
| H 4 | Peugeot | Partner | Smt(Links) Enterprise Ltd | 01472 882322 |
| H182 | Peugeot | E7 | Smt(Links) Enterprise Ltd | 01472 882322 |
Related content
Related websites
– external sRelated websitesGOV.UK wheelchair dimensions diagram
Related documents
The National Register for Revocations and Refusals (PDF, 186KB)
Contact details
Licensing, Doughty road depot, Doughty road, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LL
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01472 326299 option 2
Opening times: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm, except bank holidays