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Licence - Private Hire Operators

Hackney carriages also known as taxis can stand on a rank or be flagged down in the street. Where a vehicle is pre-booked over the telephone or by attending the office of an operator, this is a private hire booking.

Operators are licensed to ensure that only licensed drivers and vehicles are used for your journey. The operators are required to keep records of their drivers and vehicles. They must also record details of the bookings that are made through them.
 
Carlisle City Council has no control over the fares charged by private hire operators and drivers. Whilst most use the current taxi fare tariff and may even have meters fitted, it may be worthwhile to agree the charging structure before the journey is made.
 
Private Hire Operators licences expire on 15th January each year.

For further information:

  • Contact: Licensing Section
  • Address: Legal & Democratic Services, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
  • Telephone: (01228) 817523
  • Email: Licensing@carlisle.gov.uk
  • Fax: (01228) 817023

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