New conditions of licence
09/01/2020 by Andrew Grove
The new conditions of licence for Hackney Carriage Vehicles, Private Hire Drivers and Vehicles and Private Hire Operators took effect from 1 January 2020.
The new conditions of licence for Hackney Carriage Vehicles, Private Hire Drivers and Vehicles and Private Hire Operators took effect from 1 January 2020.
Need for new applicants to demonstrate they came to the UK as children.
Birmingham City Council will only licence purpose built hackney carriage vehicles. Van derived vehicles should be meeting the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval or the GB Low Volume Type Approval.
Please note our office opening hours over this year's Christmas period.
Remember to notify us of any change of address or telephone number.
In 2020, the service will be relocating to a site in Garretts Green (B33).
Whether you are a vehicle proprietor, licensed driver or operator, your licence is your own responsibility.
Whilst we acknowledge it is generally accepted passengers should take the first cab on the rank – it is the customer's choice.
You can visit our offices with an appointment or to report an accident.
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