Driver licences

You must have a taxi driver's licence if you want to drive a taxi in Hart. If you already have a licence, you need to renew it before it expires.

• To drive a hackney carriage, you'll need a dual hackney carriage and private hire driver’s licence.
• To drive a private hire vehicle, you'll only need a driver's licence for that type of vehicle.

Background information

Before applying, it is important you read our guide to becoming a taxi driver.

You should also look at our licensing policy for hackney carriage and private hire.

This will tell you everything you need to know about driving and operating taxis in Hart, including byelaws and codes of conduct.