Your current driving licence the original licence is required. A dunfermline taxi driver who hit a twoyearold girl at a pedestrian crossing after failing to stop in time at lights has appealed against a decision to refuse him a new licence. A hackney carriage is basically a taxi with a meter. Find out how the works might affect you when making a licensing application. Please note if a dbs is required the following documents need to be produced. Council headquarters, eastwood park, rouken glen road, giffnock, g46 6ug. Dbs enhanced or charge as per disclosure and barring service. If your application is granted, we will contact you to let you know, and to make an appointment for you to collect your new licence and a driver s badge. If you already have a licence and want to substitute the designated vehicle, the application fee is. May 28, 2018 a taxi driver whose treatment by fife councillors was slated by a judge, has called for a change in the licensing process. For the information of all taxi private hire operators the most recent round of annual inspections showed a further increase in the first time pass rate which is very encouraging. Taxi and private hire licensing leeds city council.
The driver was called a bully and denied a renewal of his licence during. Fife council regulations and licensing committee chairman gerry mcmullan has welcomed a court of session ruling which backed its refusal to renew a kirkcaldy taxi drivers licence. Taxi or private hire drivers licence moray council. Taxi and private hire car licences midlothian council. Please see the links above to see the full application process and apply your relevant licence. Convicted drivers given taxi licences, bbc scotland finds. First and easiest to get is a hire car drivers licence and involves not much more than filling in a form, paying a bill.
You need a licence to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle. City of edinburgh council taxi drivers or private hire car drivers licence. You need to have a licence from fife council if you wish to use a vehicle as a licensed taxi. A taxi driver who attacked a cyclist after waiting for him in the middle of the road with his fists raised is fined after the road rage incident was film on a helmetcam. Drivers renewing a taxi drivers licence must show that they have completed the required amount of taxi driver periodic training.
Edinburgh road rage taxi driver caught on camera bbc news. Print out the form, complete and sign it and enclose the correct payment before returning it. Driver lodges appeal against lost taxi licence dunfermline. Browse records within taxi and private hire car licences. Scottish borders councils directories organised by category. Get instant job matches for companies hiring now for taxi driver jobs in fife like delivery driver, driver, multi drop delivery driver and more. Please click here for important advice and guidance for taxiphc licence holders, including information relating to the extension of licence renewal dates, in relation to coronavirus covid19 applications for licence. Note from 9th april 2018 our application fee structure has changed for certain licence types. Taxi and private hire car licence the city of edinburgh. Fife direct gives you easy access to information about the range of public services, news and events in fife provided by fifes public, voluntary. You must wear the badge at all times while working as a hackney carriage or private hire driver.
Our council office at viewmount, stonehaven is being refurbished. The councils regulation and licensing committee is a statutory authority with the power to grants, suspend or cancel licences. Apr 20, 2016 a taxi driver who attacked a cyclist after waiting for him in the middle of the road with his fists raised is fined after the road rage incident was film on a helmetcam. Taxi and private hire licence fees taxi and private hire. For some licences, a fee will also be required and details of this and how to apply and pay will be. Court of session upholds fife council decision to refuse taxi. Hackney carriage driver can apply for multiple taxi zones without additonal charge on grant or renewal 1 year. A taxi private hire car operator licence is required for the operation of a vehicle as a taxi or private hire car. Former fife taxi driver convicted of running down girl, 2, bids to get. Taxi and private hire licences this page has information about taxi and private hire licences, policy matters and other useful information.
Fife council uses the information provided by you within your licence. May 12, 2016 a taxi driver who attacked a cyclist after waiting for him in the middle of an edinburgh road with his fists raised has had his licence suspended. The licensing and regulatory committee regulates taxi and private hire car drivers and vehicles as well as booking offices. Edinburgh road rage taxi driver has licence suspended by. Get instant job matches for companies hiring now for driver jobs in fife like delivery driver, hgv driver, multi drop delivery driver and more. If your application is approved, well email you a licence which shows its renewed and youre allowed to work.
We also set cookies to collect information which helps us improve your experience of this site and the services we offer. These standards have been adopted by the council and. A completed medical form if one was sent with your renewal letter. Taxis can pick up passengers in the street whilst private hire cars must be prebooked. Taxi and private hire licence fees 201920 taxi and. Operator licence fees for taxi and private hire information about licence fees for taxis and private hire vehicles, drivers and operators for the 2018 to 2019 period. Only when you have completed all elements can you continue with the application. Drivers renewing a taxi driver s licence must show that they have completed the required amount of taxi driver periodic training. Before a licence is granted and depending on the licence, the applicant will probably need to meet a number of conditions, and an inspection of premises or practices may be required. Use our online mapping facility to find council services in your area. Driving can only resume once a further driver licence has been issued by the council. Apply for a licence taxi and private hire the highland.
Drivers of these vehicles also require to hold a separate taxi or private hire car drivers licence. Information about licence fees for taxis and private hire vehicles, drivers and operators for the 2018 to 2019 period. You must apply to your local council for a licence to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle phv. Vehicles that are offered for hire or reward with the services of a driver included are generally required to have a licence issued by the local council. Members of fife council s regulation and licensing committee had voted against granting a new taxi private hire car driver s licence to alexander hudson, of islay. There are two types of licence available dependant upon how the vehicle is to be used. Should you need further advice about applying for a licence after checking our information pages, please contact us. If your application is granted, we will contact you to let you know, and to make an appointment for you to collect your new licence and a drivers badge.
A taxi driver who attacked a cyclist after waiting for him in the middle of an edinburgh road with his fists raised has his licence suspended. Taxi private hire car driver licence fifedirect fife council. Amid concerns the situation could escalate, steps have been taken to diffuse the row with their civic government licensing officer acting as peacemaker. Applications each question on the form must be answered. Visit our renew a taxi licence page to find out what you need to do to renew your drivers licence in order to begin the new driver application process you must first register to take our safeguarding and knowledge test. From 1 january 2018 applicants for a new grant of a private hire car drivers licence will also require to sit and pass a route test as well as have a licence.
Private hire and hackney carriage driver licences licence summary before a licence is issued the council have to determine whether or not you are a fit and proper person under the terms of the act to hold a licence. To apply you will need to complete the application form and provide some supporting documents depending on. Taxi and private hire licences east renfrewshire council. In some cases the council may apply special conditions. Taxi driver licence taxi licence taxi and private hire car drivers licences required medical evidence. May 12, 2016 a taxi driver who attacked a cyclist after waiting for him in the middle of an edinburgh road with his fists raised has his licence suspended. Taxi and private hire licence aberdeenshire council. Conditions will be set out in the licence document you will be given. Taxi and private hire licence fees 201920 taxi and private. A former fife cabbie who was denied a new taxi licence after being. Driver jobs in fife in may 2020 driver job vacancies fife. The licence is granted subject to the following conditions pdf, 241kb.
Apply for a taxi or private hire licence reigate and banstead. Taxiprivate hire car drivers licence south lanarkshire. Test information edinburgh taxi school information taxi. A taxi driver whose treatment by fife councillors was slated by a judge, has called for a change in the licensing process.
If you have never held a taxi driver or private hire drivers licence before or you do not currently have such a licence you need to apply for the grant of a licence if you currently hold a taxi driver or private hire drivers licence which has not expired but is due to expire then you need to apply for a renewal of the licence. Drivers with convictions for offences such as assault and drinkdriving were issued taxi licences last year, a bbc scotland investigation reveals. Renew a hackney carriage or private hire driver s licence you will need to complete a driver renewal application and make an appointment with licensing by ringing 01484 456868 option 1. This can be booked in advance, engaged at a taxi rank or hailed in the street.
Donald jenks confirmed he was monitoring an ongoing dispute between two taxi operators. Hackney carriage drivers licence application 3 years. Fife council steps in to diffuse row between rival taxi firms. A new applicant is someone who has never been granted a licence by cambridge city council. Fife council steps in to diffuse row between rival taxi. An ongoing dispute between rival taxi firms is being monitored by fife council. Members of fife councils regulation and licensing committee were told. Taxi and private hire car licence application pack fife council. Fife council uses the information provided by you within your licence application form for licences relating to taxis and private hire cars and other applications. Applications are considered by the licensing committee which meets monthly, with the exception. There is no fee to apply for the 6 month vehicle check.
Taxi driver licence guidance notes taxi a taxi drivers licence allows you to drive both taxis and private hire cars. Hold a uk or equivalent driving licence for at least 12 months. A licence, known as a taxi licence is required for the operation of a vehicle as a taxi and a licence known as a private hire car licence is required for the operation of a private hire car. Fife council regulations and licensing committee chairman gerry mcmullan has welcomed a court of session ruling which backed its refusal to renew a kirkcaldy taxi driver s licence. Download taxi and phc vehicle emissions exemption request. The council will undertake checks to ensure you are a fit and proper person to be licensed as a private hire driver. Before applying for a licence you should read the following documents which explain the councils policy for licensing drivers. Application for substitution of private hire car licence.
We are asking customers to only submit essential applications or paperwork which should be done either using the online facility on the relevant pages of the councils. We have extended hackney and private hire driver licences with no charge for 6 months. Driving licences for taxis and private hire vehicles gov. The council does not issue temporary driver licences. If you wish to operate a vehicle as a taxi or private hire car a separate licence known as a taxi car licence or a private hire car licence will be required in addition to this. Police scotland are consulted on all applications and applicants for taxi driver licences need to pass a knowledge test. Taxi and private hire car driver licences this page offers information and application forms on the various taxi private hire car licences that are available such as running an office which takes bookings for taxis private hire cars, a driver licence for a taxi private hire car or if you want to use your own car as a taxi private hire car. Following the licensing committee of 16 march 2016 condition 4 of the taxi driver s licence was amended. View the guidance information on taxi private hire car operators 18kb for more information prior to making an application. Taxiprivate hire licences north lanarkshire council. Proposed licensing conditions for taxis and private. Apply for a hackney carriage or private hire licence. Taxi and private hire car licensing glasgow city council.
Licensing is the responsibility of local authorities under powers contained in the 1982 civic government act. There is no change in the overall licence fee just how it is broken down and paid to the council. Hackney carriageprivate hire licensing taxis hartlepool. Renew a hackney carriage or private hire drivers licence you will need to complete a driver renewal application and make an appointment with licensing by ringing 01484 456868 option 1. Local authorities have wide discretion to determine appropriate licensing arrangements according to local needs and circumstances and their own legal. In terms of the civic government scotland act 1982, the city of edinburgh council requires all vehicles operating as a taxi or a private hire car to be licensed. Fife taxi driver calls for licensing changes the courier. Taxi and private hire car licence the city of edinburgh council. Jan 16, 2020 including taxi driver, taxi operator and private hire licences. Test information edinburgh taxi school information.
For the information of all taxiprivate hire operators the most recent round of annual inspections showed a further increase in the first time pass rate. The following taxi licences application forms and guidance are available to download and return to us by post, together with the relevant fee and supporting documents. There are different ways for you apply depending on whether youll operate. A taxi private hire car drivers licence allows you to drive a taxi or. If you require further information or guidance on taxi and private hire car licensing please visit the relevant page below. The scottish government is responsible for regulating the powers of scottish local authorities to license taxis and private hire cars. If a question is irrelevant please mark it not applicable unless otherwise stated. Renew a hackney carriage or private hire drivers licence.
May 25, 2015 drivers with convictions for offences such as assault and drinkdriving were issued taxi licences last year, a bbc scotland investigation reveals. A taxi driver who attacked a cyclist after waiting for him in the middle of an edinburgh road with his fists raised has had his licence suspended. Taxi driver licence grant application form 72kb taxi driver licence renewal application form 70kb please read any accompanying notes before you start on the application form. Taxi driver jobs in fife in may 2020 taxi driver job.
The guidance is intended to encourage licensing authorities to adopt best practice to support and encourage operators in running funfairs across the length and breadth of scotland. You can apply for a wide range of licences from fife council. A taxi is a vehicle licensed for carrying passengers. Hackney carriage driver licence for additional taxi zones. Jul 11, 2011 fife council regulations and licensing committee chairman gerry mcmullan has welcomed a court of session ruling which backed its refusal to renew a kirkcaldy taxi drivers licence. We use essential cookies to make this site work as well as possible. A taxi private hire car drivers licence allows you to drive a taxi or private hire car. The training must have been delivered by a training provider authorised by the department for infrastructure dfi for this purpose and at least 3. Court of session upholds fife council decision to refuse. Members of fife councils regulation and licensing committee had voted against granting a new taxiprivate hire car drivers licence to alexander hudson, of islay. If you are concerned about your or another persons safety please contact the police on 999.
May, 2012 get in touch with your local council offices, its usually them that issue the licence. To work as a taxi private hire car driver in fife, either employed or selfemployed, you need a licence from fife council. Private hire and hackney carriage licence fees cornwall council. We would advise all drivers who are renewing their licence to contact the licensing service at the relevant area office using the contact details below to check what documents they will need to provide. Hackney carriage commonly referred to as a taxi in hartlepool all hackney. Assessing an application for a taxi driver licence nidirect.
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