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Private hire

Any private hire driver or operator must be licensed by TfL. And whether you're offering minicabs, limousines or another driving service, you'll have to get your vehicles licensed too.

Drivers

Want to become a licensed private hire driver or need to get in touch? Find out about:

• How to get your licence renewed
• What to do if you've lost your badge
• What to do if you've changed your address, been convicted of an offence or have a medical condition

Operators

Going it alone or setting up a private hire empire? Either way you'll need an operator's licence. Find out about:

• Applying for a licence
• Renewing your licence
• Using TfL branding, including signs to allow you stop on red routes
• Promoting your service

Vehicles

Any vehicle used for private hire bookings must be licensed by us. Find out:

• How to get your vehicle licensed
• How we define a Private Hire Vehicle

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See also

PHVs and red routes

Check a licence

Find your local operator

Cabwise text service

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Report a street fault

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