Private Hire Operator's Licence
An individual, company or similar, who in the course of their business allows and accepts bookings for a private hire vehicle must hold a private hire operator's licence.
A private hire operator licensed by us may only operate a private hire vehicle which has been licensed by us. Likewise, the private hire vehicle may only be driven by a South Somerset District Council licensed private hire driver. All three licences (operator, vehicle and driver) must be issued by the same authority.
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Duration of licence
When it has been issued, the private hire operator's licence will be valid for 5 years.
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How do I apply for an operator's licence?
To apply for a private hire operator's licence you will need to:
Complete the application form
Complete the supplementary questionnaire
Submit relevant documentation
- Right to work in the UK documentation
- DBS certificate. If one or more of the applicants aren't South Somerset District Council licensed hackney carriage/private hire drivers, they will need to submit a basic disclosure with their application.
Pay the application fee.