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:

• pay the appropriate licence fee 
  
• read the guidance notes (pdf 185KB) on horse-drawn Hackney carriage licences

Conditions

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.

Other information

• Horse veterinary form (pdf 18KB)
• Horse drawn carriage inspection form (pdf 124KB)
• Notification of change of address (word 54KB)
• Department for Transport Code of Practice for horse-drawn vehicles (pdf 32KB)
• You can find further information under section 12 and Appendix Q of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy