Taxis (Hackney Carriages) and Private Hire

A brief overview of hackney carriage and private hire licensing.

Hackney Carriage or Private Hire

Find out the difference between the two licence types.

Find out about our licensing policy which sets out our expectations for hackney carriage and private hire licensing.

Find out what the requirements are to apply for a hackney carriage/private hire driver’s licence.

Find out what the requirements are to apply for a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle, including executive and novelty vehicles.

Find out what the requirements are to apply for private hire operator licence.

Find out what wheelchair accessible vehicles are licensed by us.

Find out how to make a complaint or compliment about a driver, vehicle or private hire operator.

Frequently asked questions.

If you have an enquiry, please get in touch by calling 0345 678 9046 or emailing taxis@shropshire.gov.uk.