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Coronavirus: Licensing - Taxis

You should wear a face covering when using taxis or private hire vehicles. A taxi driver or private hire vehicle operator may be entitled to refuse to accept you if you do not wear a face covering.

The risk of transmission is small at 2 metres and where possible, you should maintain 2 metres distance.

If you cannot keep a 2 metre distance, reduce the risk to yourself and others by maintaining a 1 metre distance where possible, and taking suitable precautions.

Follow the advice of the driver. For example, you may be asked to sit in the back left-hand seat if travelling alone. You may want to check with your taxi or private hire operator before travelling if they have put any additional measures in place.

You should use contactless payment if possible, or find out if you can pay online in advance.

Be aware of the surfaces you touch. Be careful not to touch your face. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of your elbow when coughing or sneezing.

When finishing your journey wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or sanitise your hands as soon as possible.

Only travel into, out of and within areas under local lockdown if your travel is essential.

Summary

For the safety and protection of the public to drive a private hire vehicle in the East Staffordshire Borough Council area you must hold a valid private hire driver licence issued by us.

An English Language Oral Skills Assessment will be carried out at a cost of £28.99 prior to submission of your application.

Fees

£330.00

Application form & guidance notes

Guidance Notes for English Language Oral Skills Assessment
Application Form - Completed new driver application forms will not be accepted until such time that the English language oral skills assessment has been undertaken and passed. Appointments will be allocated for submissions for submission of driver application forms thereafter.
Apply for DBS disclosure (link to licensing@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk to make an appointment)
Medical form - The Medical Form should be completed by the applicants own registered GP. New driver applicants should not submit a completed medical form to the licensing department until such time that the English language oral skills assessment has been undertaken and passed. Appointments will be allocated for submissions of driver application forms/medicals etc. thereafter.
Appendix A - Procedure for Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Driver's Licence Application
Appendix C - Group Medical Examinations
Appendix D - Driver's Dress Code
Appendix E - Guidelines on the relevance of convictions
Appendix F - Conditions of Private Hire Driver's Licence
Appendix Z - Enforcement Intervention Scheme
The Knowledge Test
Information for applicants taking the driving test and the wheelchair accessible test
Child restraints & seatbelts leaflets
CSE Leaflet

Apply for a combined driver's licence

If you wish to apply for combined driver's licence you will need to download all of the above documents as well as Appendix G - Hackney Carriage Byelaws.

English Test

To demonstrate adequate English language skills you will be required to undertake and pass an English Language Oral Skills Assessment prior to submitting you’re application.

Guidance Notes – Oral Assessment

Attachments required

DBS disclosure application form
current DVLA Driving Licence (original, not a copy), both the paper and photocard parts
original EEA passport; or original British birth certificate and evidence of National Insurance number (P45, P60 NI card)
one recent utility bill stating your name and address less than 3 months old (gas, electric, bank or credit card statement)
a medical report completed by your own doctor.

Legislation

To qualify as a driver you must:

have held a British DVLA licence for at least 12 months
have no relevant convictions or been determined by the General Licensing Sub Committee to be a fit and proper person
multiple motoring convictions on a driving licence will require the application to be determined by the Licensing Committee (the licensing authority will have regard to guidelines on relevance of convictions document).
be medically fit
pass a driving skills assessment with Road Safety Team
pass a knowledge and conditions test

Validity & renewals

3 years

Complaints

Please contact Taxi Licensing in the first instance.

Email

licensing@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

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