I am setting up a wedding car hire business and need to know wether I need a public hire licence, i hope to do wedding hires but also proms, anniversarys and maybe race days and airport runs, all jobs will obviously be booked in advance, please help. ( England based company)
2007-06-17 21:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
You don't need a Public Hire Licence. That is for a vehicle which is available to be hailed in the street (London Black Cabs, bus etc)
You need a Private Hire Licence if your vehicle can carry less than 9 passengers.
It is explained very well here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A708888
2007-06-17 21:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by Philip W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local council. They have a taxi/cab/private hire licencing department who will help you.
2007-06-17 21:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Private Hire maybe. Would be controlled by your local council so ask them (phone book).
2007-06-17 21:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do need that licence. Plus you have to have a licence for yourself. it is cost a lot so think carefully. Contact your council where you want to start your business.
2007-06-17 21:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Everona97 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes u should need 1 but the less people know the better
2007-06-17 21:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋