Frequently Asked Questions

A1

Yes, you will need a Hackney Carriage Drivers Licence issued by the Council.  You will need to complete the necessary forms.  (See section covered by Hackney Carriage drivers license.)

A2

Yes

A3

You must be over 19 years old and have held a full current driving licence for 2 years. There is no upper age limit.

A4

Between the ages of 19 and 65 you will be required to have a medical every 5 years.  Between the ages of 65 and 70 this becomes an annual requirement.

A5

Yes.  You will need an Operator's Licence.  You will need to complete the forms.  If you also wish to run your own vehicles and act as a driver, you will also need a Private Hire Vehicle Licence and Drivers Licence.

A6

You will need to have your vehicle made a Private Hire vehicle and have the vehicle examined by Eastleigh Borough as to its suitability.  You yourself must be a licensed Private Hire driver to drive it.

A7

No. You only need an Operator's licence for operating Private Hire vehicles, but you will need a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence to operator a vehicle.

A8

See section covering Hackney Carriage vehicles.

A9

Yes. There is a transfer fee and as long as the Council accepts the vehicle, it can be used.

A10

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicles are tested when the vehicle is first presented to be licensed.  Hackney Carriages are then tested yearly thereafter.  Private Hire vehicles are tested only when reaching MOT testing age (3 years old) and then yearly.  Hackney Carriages reaching 6 years old are tested every 6 months.

A11

List of fees and charges