Private Hire Vehicle Specification
The City Council will only license a vehicle
with:
- A width of not less than 1.63m (5ft
4ins) excluding door mirrors
- A length of not less than 3.96m
(13ft)
- An engine of not less than 1.2 litre
(1200cc)
- At least 3 passenger doors
- Seat belts fitted to all forward facing
seats
- Window glass tinted no darker than 32% +/-
2%
Note: lengths, widths and engine sizes are "as
described by the manufacturer". Ensure you discuss any window tint
with the Licensing Office prior to purchase.
The City Council will not
issue a private hire vehicle licence:
- to a “London Taxi” type
- to any saloon, hatchback, estate or people
carrier which is predominately white in
colour.
- to a vehicle older than 8 years unless that
vehicle is a purpose built stretch limousine or specialist
vehicle.
The Council regulates
advertising on Private Hire vehicles and
application must be made through the Licensing
Office at the Civic Centre before any advertising is carried
out.
There are penalties for knowingly giving false
information in respect of this application.