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Hire Vehicles

Taxis and private hire vehicles play an important part in the country's transport system and they come in two varieties - the traditional hackney carriage (taxi) or a private hire vehicle (sometimes known as a minicab in certain parts of the UK).

If you drive a taxi you could be booked in advance, wait at an official taxi rank or pick up passengers while on the move, for example at railway stations and busy shopping areas. If you work as a private hire driver, you would only collect pre-booked passengers. You could not be flagged down in the street or wait on or near a taxi rank.

The number of new hackney carriage (taxi) vehicle licences issued in East Lindsey is limited to purpose built wheelchair accessible vehicles, whereas private hire vehicle licences are more freely available.  Vehicle licences are normally issued for a maximum period of 12 months. Please contact our Licensing Team for exact vehicle licensing requirements and specifications required in the East Lindsey area at licensing@e-lindsey.gov.uk.

By following the links on this webpage you can download a number of documents in relation to this Authority's taxi and private hire licensing function.

This authority is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you  provide for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. For further information visit our Data Matching webpage.

Taxi and Private Hire Newsletter

Have you signed up to receive our Taxi and Private Hire Newsletter? The newsletter is sent out by email. To sign up you can email us at: licensing@e-lindsey.gov.uk and title your email 'SUBSCRIBE TO TAXI & PHV NEWSLETTER'. We will now be issuing all newsletters, consultations, etc. using the email addresses that have been 'signed up'.

Tax Checks - Licence Renewal Applications

If you are a taxi driver, a private hire vehicle driver or a private hire vehicle operator you will need to complete a quick tax check when you renew your licence from April 2022.

You can find out how to prepare for this new licensing requirement at:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-for-taxi-private-hire-or-scrap-metal-licence-applications-from-april-2022

 

Private Hire Vehicle Operator
The operation of private hire vehicles is strictly controlled by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
Private Hire Vehicle Licence
The operation of private hire vehicles is strictly controlled by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence
Hackney carriage vehicles (taxis) may ply for hire on any street within the East Lindsey District Council area. Hackney carriage stands (taxi ranks) are appointed for the purpose of standing for hire in the District.
Maximum Hackney Carriage Fare Structure
The Council sets the maximum hackney carriage (taxi) fare structure (for hirings beginning and ending within the East Lindsey District) and it is unlawful to charge a rate above that set by the Authority.
CCTV and Driver Safety Licensing Policy
Some vehicle proprietors in the East Lindsey District are currently looking at, or have already, installed CCTV in their licensed vehicles. There is no national requirement for CCTV to be installed in hackney carriage and private hire vehicles. This Authority's policy in relation to CCTV is set out below.
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Fees & Charges
This is a list of this Authority's current Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Fees.
Approved Garages and the Compliance Testing of Licensed Vehicles
The Council appoints MOT garages in order to undertake the compliance testing of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles on its behalf. The compliance test consists of the normal MOT test plus additional items, which the Council considers necessary to safeguard the best interests of the travelling public.
Taxi Ranks
Taxi ranks are places where hackney carriages can pull in and wait for passengers. There are numerous taxi ranks located throughout the East Lindsey District where taxis may wait for customers. These ranks have been provided where a demand has been identified.

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