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.
Licensing requirement changes from 1 July 2024
Find information and guidance in our notice on the new requirements (PDF 196KB).
Become a taxi licensee
![taxi licensee image](/cdn/static/cms/images/taxi-licensee-image.jpg)
Become a private hire licensee
![Private Hire licensing teaser](/cdn/static/cms/images/private-hire-3.jpg)