How do I get a taxi licence in Nottingham?

How do I get a taxi licence in Nottingham?

How to get a Licence

  1. The support of an operator (Nottingham Cars)
  2. A DVLA mandate form.
  3. Held driving license for at least 12 months and age over 18.
  4. A medical certificate.
  5. Three recent passport size photographs.

How much is a taxi licence UK?

Taxis

Licence type Fee
Driver Licence (first application) three year licence £254.00 (Made up of Non-refundable search fee £180 and Licence fee of £74). Online payment
Driver Licence (renewal) renewable 3 yearly £254.00 (Made up of Non-refundable search fee £180 and Licence fee of £74). Online payment

What is a dual taxi licence?

With a dual driver licence, you can drive both hackney carriages (taxis) and private hire vehicles. The licence lasts for 3 years and you must comply with the licensing conditions:- Hackney Carriage and Private Hire.

How many taxis are there in Nottingham?

There are currently 411 Hackney Carriages licensed within Nottingham, all of which are diesel vehicles. They comprise of two main manufacturers: The London Taxi Company (formerly London Taxi International) and Metrocab. Both of their parent companies are investing heavily in electric vehicle technology.

How do I get a private hire Licence in Nottingham?

You should contact Licensing on 0115 915 6571 to arrange an appointment to submit at the Licensing Office:

  1. The renewal letter.
  2. Completed renewal application form.
  3. A list of current vehicles and drivers working for your company.
  4. Current fee (obtainable from the Licensing Office – cash not accepted)

Is it worth being a taxi driver?

As a one-person business, it’s largely down to you. If you’re prepared to put in the hours and work at anti-social times, your profits could soar. Of course, set-up costs are quite high if you’re self-employed as you’ll need to buy or lease your vehicle, and pay for licences, petrol, maintenance and taxi insurance.

Do you need a private hire license for Uber eats?

A spokesperson told Metro: “The licence only applies to private-hire operations as it’s granted by Transport for London so UberEATS is not impacted by the licence – or lack of.” Taxi giant Uber is said to have around 40,000 drivers in London, with over 3.5 million Londoners using the app.

Who can drive a Hackney Carriage?

You must be at least 18 years old at the time of applying (although you cannot be licensed until you are 21 years old). There is no upper age limit, as long as you meet the other licensing requirements. You must hold a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, or other European Economic Area state driving licence.

Are taxis running in Nottingham?

Our taxis operate across Nottingham 24 hours-a-day, all year round and we have a range of cars available, from standard cabs to minibuses and even executive cars – just ask us about your options if you ring us.

Is there Uber in Nottingham UK?

Do you live in the Midlands? If so, Uber is available in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, or Stoke, giving you a great range of options if you’re considering driving with us.