Bradford Metropolitan District Council is responsible for licensing Hackney carriage (taxis) and private hire vehicles and their drivers in Bradford. The taxi and private hire licensing section licence vehicles, drivers and operators to ensure they meet the conditions of their licence.
It is our job to make sure the taxi and private hire trade in Bradford is operated in a professional manner and that the correct standards of safety and comfort are satisfied by all vehicles, drivers and operators. We are committed to providing a quality transport service within the taxi and private hire trade.
Our overriding principle is the safety of the travelling public.
It you wish to have commercial advertising on your private hire or hackney carriage vehicle, please read the following two documents:
Advertising Policy Conditions
CCTV Code of Practice
NEW APPLICANTS – Private Hire
If you want to apply to be a Private Hire Driver please first take time to read and understand the following:
- Can you be a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Driver
If you have any convictions or cautions also read
- Guidelines for the Granting Renewal of Licences of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers with convictions
To Apply print out and complete the following forms:
- Application for a Licence to Act as a Private Hire Driver - Part A and B
- Medical Report Drivers Licence Hackney Carriage Form
NEW APPLICANTS – Hackney Carriage
If you want to apply to be a Hackney Carriage Driver please first take time to read and understand the following:
- Can you be a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Driver
If you have any convictions or cautions also read
- Guidelines for the Granting Renewal of Licences of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers with convictions
To Apply print out and complete the following forms:
- Application for a Licence to Act as a Hackney Carriage Driver – Part A and B
- Medical Report Drivers Licence Hackney Carriage Form
See the useful links below links for the above information and advice about the licensing of taxis and private hire in Bradford
Our opening hours
Monday – Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Useful telephone numbers
West Yorkshire Police non emergency number 101
Crimestoppers UK 0800 555 111
Hackney Carriages 01274 433586
