Record details
- Overview
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A private hire operators licence is required to enable a person to accept or invite bookings for private hire vehicles. All private hire vehicles must operate through a private hire operator licence.
- Conditions
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Details required:
- "Fit and Proper" Test
- a completed application form and supporting documents
- a list of vehicles that operate under this permission
- fee
- DBS Check - if not a CDC Licenced driver £44.00
- £21.50 for each additional vehicle listed.
- Cost
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Licence Fees from 1 April 2024 Operator's Licence (one vehicle only) - 1 year £172.70 Operator's Licence (one vehicle only) – 5 year £159.50 For each additional vehicle £25.30 - Period of license
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Annual renewal
- Apply / renew
- Change of details
- Additional information
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Applicants that are not licensed Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers with Cherwell District Council will also be required to submit a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate
- Telephone
- 01295 753744. The licensing team is available to the public on the telephone between 9:00am and 4:00pm. To make an appointment with an officer please contact us.
- licensing@cherwell-dc.gov.uk