Record details
- Overview
-
A private hire operators licence is required to enable a person to accept or invite bookings for private hire vehicles. All private hire vehicles must operate through a private hire operator licence.
- Conditions
-
Details required:
- "Fit and Proper" Test
- a completed application form and supporting documents
- a list of vehicles that operate under this permission
- fee
- DBS Check - if not a CDC Licenced driver £44.00
- £21.50 for each additional vehicle listed.
- Cost from 1 April 2026
-
Licence Fees from 1 April 2026 Operator's Licence (one vehicle only) - 1 year £166.00 Operator's Licence (one vehicle only) – 5 year £180.00 For each additional vehicle £26.50 - Period of license
-
Annual renewal
- Apply / renew
- Change of details
- Additional information
-
Applicants that are not licensed Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers with Cherwell District Council will also be required to submit a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate
- Contact Licensing