Licensing fees
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Taxi licensing fees
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver, Vehicle and Operator Fees
| Description of charge | Type | Charges 2024/2025 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle | Annual / Renewal | 460.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Hybrid | Annual / Renewal | 330.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Full Electric | Annual / Renewal | 230.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle | Annual / Renewal | 390.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Hybrid | Annual / Renewal | 281.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Full Electric | Annual / Renewal | 200.00 |
| Operator’s Licence - 1 vehicle (PHV) | New / Renewal (5 years) | 350.00 |
| Operator’s Licence – 2-5 vehicles (PHV) | New / Renewal (5 years) | 405.00 |
| Operator’s Licence – 6+ vehicles (PHV) | New / Renewal (5 years) | 480.00 |
| Category change fee | 85.00 | |
| Transfer of private hire vehicles to a new operator | 12 per vehicle |
Drivers' licences
| Description of charge | Type | Charges 2024/2025 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|---|
| New licence | New (3 years) | 240.00 |
Licence transfer fees
| Description of charge | Charges 2024/2025 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle to vehicle (must always remain a licensed vehicle) | 110.00 |
| Person to person | 110.00 |
| Registration number change | 110.00 |
Vehicle Inspection Fees
| Description of charge | Charges 2024/2025 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Inspection Fee (other than brand new) | 50.00 |
| Vehicle Inspection Fee (Brand new) | 30.00 |
| Failure to attend Garage for appointment | 60.00 |
Replacement equipment
| Description of charge | Charges 2024/2025 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|
| Replacement Plates | 27.00 |
| Replacement Badges | 19.00 |
| Replacement vehicle window cards | 6.00 |
| Standard Roof Sign (At cost plus handling charge) | 15.00 |
| Standard Door Signs (At cost plus handling charge) | 15.00 |
| Plate Exemption | 12.00 |
Page last reviewed: 18 March 2024