Is it a licensed taxi?

You can check that the vehicle you are using is licensed by looking out for the following:

All Hackney Carriage vehicles:

• Must display a white/black rear Council licence plate and internal front window sticker, as well as a taxi roof light and rear door panel stickers
• Can stand on designated taxi ranks
• Can be hailed on the street, while the roof light is lit
• Can be booked by telephone
• Must have a meter which has a maximum fare set by the Council
• Must display a fare tariff card
• Must be suitably insured for taxi purposes
• Are driven by vetted Council Licensed Drivers who must wear a Council Licence photo badge which is plainly visible

All Private Hire vehicles:

• Must be booked through a licensed operator in advance of any journey
• Must display a yellow/black rear Council private hire licence plate and an internal front window sticker
• Are not subject to fares set by the Council (but you should agree a fare at the time of booking)
• Must be suitably insured for private hire purposes
• Are driven by vetted Council Licensed Drivers who must wear a Council Licence photo badge which is plainly visible

If you are unsure, pleasecontact us.