Vehicle licensing fees consultation
Overview
We've published our proposed fees for Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licensing. These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring public safety and maintaining standards within the local taxi and private hire industry.
Proposed changes
We will be:
- revising licensing fees for Hackney carriage vehicles
- revising licensing fees for private hire vehicles and associated services
- implementing the updated fee structure for new applications and renewals
| Item | New | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney carriage/private hire vehicle licence | £191.09 | £179.49 | £39.15 |
| External ID | £35.71 | £27.41 | - |
| Internal ID | £7.36 | £6.70 | - |
| Side ID | £16.12 | £16.12 | - |
| Total | £250.28 | £229.72 | - |
You can see our current list of private hire and Hackney carriage licensing fees.
How to have your say
We're inviting comments or objections from:
- members of the public
- license holders
- stakeholders
You can do this by email:
The deadline for submitting comments or objections is 31 January 2026.
Legal framework
The proposed fees are put forward under the requirements of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. This Act allows local authorities to set and review fees for vehicle and operator licences, ensuring they are reasonable and reflect the cost of administration, monitoring, and enforcement.
Section 70 of the Act specifies the process for public consultation, including the requirement to publish proposed changes and consider any objections received before finalising the fees.
Next steps
Following the consultation period, we will review all submissions. All feedback will be considered in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 before we make any final decisions.
We will then publish and implement the finalised fee structure as per statutory requirements.
