Licence

Hackney carriage licence (England, Scotland and Wales)

You need a licence to drive a hackney carriage - taxicabs, England, excluding London, Scotland and Wales

Warning You cannot apply for this licence online. Contact your local council.

You need a licence from the local council if you’re a hackney carriage (taxicab) driver in England (excluding London), Scotland and Wales.

The conditions of your licence depend on the local council.