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 about replacing a lost badge or licence, fees, issues and vehicle inspections, as well as checking your current licence.
PHV driver applicants must pass mandatory assessments.
Emission standards for taxis and private hire vehicles new to licensing changed in 2018.