|
We issue and enforce hackney carriage and private
hire vehicle licences for those people who wish to drive a taxi
within North Somerset.
Taxis are either hackney carriages or private hire
vehicles. Hackney carriages can pick up customers from taxi ranks
or ply for hire in the street while private hire vehicles can only
carry pre-booked passengers.
Anyone applying for a hackney carriage driver's licence will also
be given a test of the local area and the laws affecting these
vehicles.
We are also responsible for regulating vehicle standards, private
hire taxi firms and taxi ranks.
As part of this process we ensure they perform to the highest
standards and operate within strict guidelines to ensure your
safety.
We have recently produced a taxi licensing policy which sets out
standards and policies for the licensing of vehicles, drivers and
private hire operators.
For further information contact our
Licensing Team on 01934 634
906. |