How to sign up to the new taxi licencing system
To access our Taxi Licensing portal, you will need to have an email address and be able to make payments online. See our video on how to set up an account.
Information on how to apply for a non-motorised hackney carriage licence
To drive a non-motorised Hackney carriage (horse-drawn), you do need a licence.
Renew/apply for VEHICLE licence (pdf 27KB)
Apply for a new DRIVER licence (pdf 92KB)
You will also need to:
There are various conditions linked to the granting of a horse drawn Hackney carriage licence, relating to both the driver and the non-motorised vehicle. These are included in the guidance notes.