Private Hire Vehicles
A private hire vehicle is a motor vehicle constructed or adapted
to seat fewer than 9 passengers, other than a hackney carriage or
public service vehicle or a London cab or tramcar, which is
provided for hire with the services of a driver for the purposes of
carrying passengers
Private hire vehicles must be licensed by the local authority
and must display a numbered plate issued by the local authority on
the front and rear of the vehicle
The local authority must license both the driver and operator of
a private hire vehicle. The driver must wear the identification
badge issued by the authority in a clear and readable position
A private hire vehicle may not use a rank or pick up passengers
in the street unless previously booked to do so.
The local authority has no power to regulate the fares charged
by a private hire operator. The hirer should agree a fare prior to
using the service. If a private hire operator uses a taximeter they
may not charge in excess of the published hackney carriage
tariff.
Applications for driver, operator or vehicle
licences must be made on the appropriate form and be accompanied by the relevant fee and
accompanying documentation.
Contact the Licensing Section
Telephone: 01304 872295
E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk
