Taxi driving

To drive a taxi you will need to have held a full driving licence for at least 12 months (three years in London) and hold a taxi operator’s licence. You can apply for an operator’s licence to the licensing unit of your local authority. In London this is the Public Carriage Office. In Northern Ireland, it is DVA.

Each licensing unit has its own conditions of licence, and some impose the extra health requirements that are needed to hold a category C or D licence (see below). Contact your local licensing unit for the exact licensing requirements in your area.

November 2008