Operator Licensing

If you want to take bookings for private hire vehicles, you must have a private hire operator licence.

If you have a base in our district, your private hire operator licence is issued by us.

We have to make sure that private hire operators are suitable to be issued with a licence. How this is done is explained in our Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy. You will also find instructions on how to apply, and what documents you need to send with your application.

The policy can be downloaded here:

Worcestershire Regulatory Services Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing.

NOTE: Drivers of hackney carriages can take their own bookings and do not need a private hire operator licence.

Applying for a licence

You can download the application form here: Private Hire Operator application form

Applications can be submitted with the relevant fee by email to:

enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk

The fees we currently charge in relation private hire operator licences can found on our licensing fees and charges page

Pay for your licence and any other licence related products

Paying for your licence can be completed online here