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For the safety and protection of the public, private hire operators in Castle Point must have a licence issued by us. The licence permits you to advertise and accept bookings for private hire work.

If you intend to take bookings from an operating base outside Castle Point, you must apply for an operator's licence from the appropriate local council. You can only use vehicles and drivers who are licensed by the same local council who issue the operator's licence.

To apply for an operator's licence, you must have a home or business address within the district.

Licences are usually issued for a five-year duration.

Policy and conditions

Our policy includes conditions that apply to the private hire operator's licence.

For details of our policy and conditions for a private hire operator licence, view theHackney Carriage Taxi & Private Hire Policy

To apply for a new private hire operator licence or renew an existing private hire operator licence, complete our online application.