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How to apply for taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licences inside and outside London.
If your vehicle is being used as a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) you…
You must get a licence for each vehicle. The vehicle must have no more…
Apply to the licensing authority where you plan to work. If it’s outside…
Private hire vehicle operator licence; taxi, private hire, minicab, licence, vehicle.
Report an unlicensed private hire vehicle (PHV) or taxi driver to the local council or Transport for London (TfL)
Limousines must be run by a licensed operator unless they're being hired out without a driver - licensing, private hire vehicle, public service vehicle
Questionnaire to collect data from local authorities regarding the numbers of taxis and operators.
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