Licensing
We license London's taxi drivers and vehicles and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators to ensure a safe and reliable service for the public.
Become a taxi licensee

Become a private hire licensee

We license London's taxi drivers and vehicles and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators to ensure a safe and reliable service for the public.
Find out more about how to replace a lost badge or licence, fees, issues and vehicle inspections, as well as checking your current licence.
PHV driver applicants must pass mandatory assessments.
Since 1 January 2018, emission standards for taxis and private hire vehicles new to licensing have changed.