Licences and permits - Taxi - Private hire operators licence

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
Licence Fees from 1 April 2024
Operator's Licence (one vehicle only) - 1 year  £172.70
Operator's Licence (one vehicle only) – 5 year £159.50
For each additional vehicle £25.30
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

Telephone
01295 753744. The licensing team is available to the public on the telephone between 9:00am and 4:00pm. To make an appointment with an officer please contact us.
Email
licensing@cherwell-dc.gov.uk