To hold a private hire licence, there are several requirements:
You must be able to legally work in the UK
You must have held a full GB, Northern Ireland, or EU driving licence for at least 12 months
Your background and character will be checked – this may include an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
You may also need to take:
A medical examination
A ‘knowledge’ test
A driving test
Information taken from GOV.UK for drivers outside of London. Note that the eligibility requirements are slightly different in London.
If you have any specific questions or queries related to becoming a private hire taxi driver, we’d recommend speaking directly with your local licensing authority.