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Hackney carriage - proprietors

What is a hackney carriage vehicle?

A Liverpool taxicab vehicle licence allows the holder (or "proprietor") to use a purpose built London style vehicle to ply or stand for hire (pick up on the street or at taxi ranks) within the city of Liverpool.

Liverpool City Council limits the number of taxicab vehicle licences to 1,417.  No further licences are currently being issued, as this number already meets or exceeds demand.

Smoke Free- New Legislation
 
It will be illegal from the 1 July 2007 for any person (driver or passenger)to smoke in a licensed taxicab or private hire vehicle. All licensed vehicles will display a standard non smoking sign in accordance with the new regulations.The proprietor is responsible for displaying the signs on the vehicle ensuring that any driver in their employment is aware of the smoke free regulations in their workplace and when driving a vehicle for the use of public transport.   The ban is national and applies to all taxis and private hire vehicles in England and Wales. The enforcement authority for this ban is Environmental Health.
For further help and advise on this matter visit smoke free england

How do I renew my hackney carriage vehicle?

You need to make an appointment by contacting Liverpool Direct on 0151 233 3015.
you need to arrange for your vehicle to have a compliance test at an approved vehicle testing station

What documents to I need to bring with me?

• A compliance slip for the vehicle which has been passed by an approved testing station. 
• A fee of £120.
• A valid insurance document which allows the vehicle to be used for public hire and payment of such use.  Insurance cover must be in the name of the proprietor who is to licence the vehicle.
• The registration document a
• and proof of ownership.  
  
  Other important documents                

• Hackney Carriage Byelaws. 
  
  
  

  If you would like this information in another language or format please ask us.

  Ring 0151 225 3489/225 3480 or email us Licensing@liverpool.gov.uk

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