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Taxis - Vehicles

Type of Vehicles

Any vehicle licensed for use as a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle must:

1. Have an engine capacity of not less than 1500cc.

2. Have at least four doors and be of sufficient size to accommodate at least four and up to eight passengers. The minimum dimensions for any single seat shall be 18 inches (46 cm) wide measured from side to side and 12 inches (30 cm) from front to back. There shall be a minimum of 12 inches (30 cm) legroom.

3. Be fitted with sufficient seatbelts for the number of persons it will be licensed to carry.

4. Have adequate storage for the luggage for the number of persons it will be licensed to carry.

Contact the Licensing Section

E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk

Telephone: 01304 872295