Apply for a private hire operator's licence
To accept or invite bookings for private hire vehicles, you must have a private hire operator's licence.
A private hire vehicle is defined as being a motor vehicle with eight or less passenger seats which is provided for hire with the services of a driver for the purpose of carrying passengers.
An operator must operate from premises within North Tyneside. Those premises must have planning consent for use as a private hire office. Customers make initial contact with the operator by telephoning or visiting the premises in order to book a vehicle. Once a booking is accepted by the operator a contract is made to provide a vehicle.
It is unlawful for a private hire driver to accept any bookings unless he works for a private hire operator licensed by the council.