Licences - Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle

Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licences are issued by Basildon Council. Applications must be made in writing.

Private Hire Vehicle Licences are issued by Basildon Council. Applications must be made in writing.

Basildon Council issues a combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence. Applications must be made using the application form.

Basildon Council issues Private Hire Operator's Licences. A Private Hire Operator's Licence permits you to advertise and accept bookings for private hire work.

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers are required to pass a special test, generally referred to as 'The Knowledge', before they can be licensed.

If you wish to sell your licensed Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle to another proprietor you will need to complete a transfer of interest form.

Downloadable Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licence application forms and other publications.

Stretch limousines must be licensed, minibuses for more than 8 must be licensed, wedding/funeral cars are exempt.

It is easy to take taxi and private hire car safety for granted but it is important that we check before we get into a vehicle we are hiring.

A guide for licensed drivers to recognise and understand signs of abuse in children, young people and vulnerable adults you come into contact with and how to report your suspicions.