Skip Navigation
North Lincolnshire Council Online
Home | What's New | Do it online | A to Z Services | My North Lincs | News | Contact Us | RSS | 11 March 2010
Advice, Benefits and Emergencies
Business
Community, People and Living
Council and Democracy
Environment and Planning
Health and Wellbeing
Housing
Jobs and Careers
Leisure and Tourism
News
Schools, Colleges and Adult Education
Social Care
Transport and Streets

Taxi licences

A taxi licensing policy has recently been implemented. There is a considerable amount of work to be done because of the new changes to taxi licence applications.

We aim to have the new applications and guidance available online as soon as possible. If the application form is not available below, please don't hesitate to contact the Licensing Division on 01724 297745.

New forms

Taxi Licensing Policy(356kb) Taxi Driver Application(46.2kb) Medical Form(334kb) 

Taxi Driver Study Guide(799kb) Transfer of HC vehicle or PH vehicle(48.1kb) 

Hackney carriage vehicles

Hackney carriage vehicles may apply for hire and pick up fares. They must carry a yellow rectangular plate displayed on the rear of the vehicle and a top light. The external plate identifies the vehicle, its expiry date and licence number. This information is also displayed on a sticker inside the vehicle, along with tariffs of the maximum that can be charged. Vehicles must have undergone a mechanical and appearance check before gaining a licence.

Online application and payment available:

HCV application form (72.9kb) Hackney Carriage Vehicle conditions(132kb) 

Private hire vehicles

Private hire vehicles may not apply for hire (be flagged down in the street). They are only available for pre-arranged journeys and the fare agreed beforehand, but may have a meter. These vehicles must not have a top light, sign, illumination or notice that would lead the public to think it was a hackney carriage. Similarly, any advertising for private hire must not refer to taxis or hackney carriages. Licensed private hire vehicles in North Lincolnshire have a green rectangular external plate and internal sticker.

Online application and payment available:

PHV application form(69.4kb) Private Hire Vehicle conditions(73.1kb) 

Private hire operators

As private hire work is done by prior arrangement, records must be kept showing relevant details. This includes details of journeys, the vehicles used and who the driver was. This requires a level of administration and people who operate private hire vehicles must hold an operators licence. Checks are made to ensure that operators are fit and proper people.

Online application and payment available:

PHO application form(70.9kb) Private Hire Operator Conditions(79.8kb) 

To receive a taxi driver application form please contact the licensing department on 01724 297608 or 01724 297745.

Fees and charges


© 2006-2010 North Lincolnshire Council | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Website Statistics | Accessibility |