Private Hire Vehicles are required to be licensed to ensure that they are safe and suitable for use by the public.
Private Hire Vehicles can only be pre-booked with the Private Hire Operator and a price must be agreed at the time of the booking.
The Council operates a strict age restriction policy (see Age Restriction Policy) and, subject to certain exceptions, a vehicle will not be licensed if it is more than five years of age. However, once the vehicle is licensed, it can remain licensed until it reaches no more than eight years of age.