Taxis and Private Hire
The Licensing Section, part of the Environment and Public
Protection Services 
department is responsible for the
regulation of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle trades
within Peterborough.
In order to ensure that vehicles are safe and suitable for the purpose, the Council has set down minimum standards for vehicle specifications and regular mechanical inspections are carried out. Where a taximeter is fitted to the vehicle, this is also tested for accuracy. Checks are made to ensure that the appropriate insurance is in place and that vehicles have a Compliance Certificate.
The drivers of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles are
also licensed by the Council. They are subject to a check with the
Criminal Records Bureau and an annual Police National
Computer (PNC) check for the safety of the travelling
public.
Peterborough City Council requires them to undergo a
medical, reading, writing, driving and knowledge of Peterborough
checks before they are granted a licence.
Drivers are also subject to a certificate of good conduct if
they have worked or been resident overseas in the last five
years.
Find out more about taxis and private hire vehicles by
following these links:
- Taxi Ranks
- Taxi Fares
- Drivers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Private Hire Operators
- Taxi Driver of the Year
If you have any queries regarding the licensing of hackney
carriages and private hire vehicles, please contact the
Taxi Licensing
team.