Do you meet the requirements?
Drivers are issued with a badge which must be worn at all times
when carrying out their duties, we only issue licences after
the driver has been checked to make sure that he or she:
- Has a valid driving licence
- Is a fit and proper person
- Understands the relevant laws
- Has a good knowledge of the Peterborough area with a good
standard of driving
The applicant must:
- Be able to read and write effectively in English
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Must not suffer from epilepsy or any other illness or condition
which might affect his/her driving of a hackney carriage or private
hire car.
- Produce a medical examination certificate taken at own
expense:
- on first applying for a driver's licence;
- on reaching the age of 55 years;
- on reaching the age of 60 years;
- on reaching the age of 65 years and thereafter annually.
- Be able to produce testimonials of character from two
ratepayers who have known the applicant personally for the past
three years (see Part II of the application form).
- Hold a full UK driving licence issued by the Department of
Transport under the Road Traffic Acts for at least 12 months.
- Produce 3 photographs (passport size).
- Have read and understood the conditions of the Licence.
If you would like to become an operator or want more
information, please contact our taxi licensing team for
guidance or go to our
application forms.