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Taxi and Private Hire Licensing – Have Your Say

By 22 September 2026September 25th, 2026No Comments

Help shape the future of taxi and private hire licensing Taxi and private hire drivers provide an essential service to our communities. Every day, drivers take people to work and hospital appointments, support local businesses, transport children with SEND and help people get home safely.

There are currently 263 licensing authorities in England, with different rules, costs and standards.

The Government is considering changes to the taxi and private hire licensing system. I want to hear directly from you about your experiences and the changes you would like to see.

Your views will help inform work in Parliament and contribute to discussions about how licensing could be made fairer, safer and more effective for drivers and passengers.

Section 1 – The current licensing system

Section 2 – Out-of-area working and app-based bookings

Section 3 – Enforcement and safety

Section 4 – The future of licensing

Section 5 – About you

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your views will help inform the work being done to ensure the future taxi and private hire licensing system works better for drivers and passengers.