How do I get a taxi licence in Birmingham?

Steps to get a private hire licence

  1. Step 1 – Complete Enhanced DBS.
  2. Step 2 – Complete your Medical.
  3. Step 3 – Complete your Disability Awareness Training.
  4. Step 4 – Complete your Driving Assessment.
  5. Step 5 – Submit your Enhanced DBS certicate to the council.

How much is a taxi licence UK?

Taxis

Licence type Fee
Driver Licence (first application) three year licence £254.00 (Made up of Non-refundable search fee £180 and Licence fee of £74). Online payment
Driver Licence (renewal) renewable 3 yearly £254.00 (Made up of Non-refundable search fee £180 and Licence fee of £74). Online payment

How do I renew my Birmingham taxi badge?

Operator renewals Please complete the operator renewal application form, via the link below, and submit your application with the relevant attachments (listed on the form) to [email protected]. You must include in the subject line of your email what the application is for e.g. PHO renewal.

Can I get a PCO licence with 6 points?

Taxi drivers and penalty points: an overview For ordinary UK drivers, if you accumulate 12 or more penalty points within a three-year period, you can be disqualified from driving. If you’ve qualified to drive in the last two years the rules are tougher, and you’ll lose your licence with six points or more.

How much do taxi drivers earn in Birmingham UK?

Here are some fast facts: The average Taxi driver salary in West Midlands is £23,004. This is 1.8% more than the average national salary for Taxi driver jobs….Highest Paying Areas for Taxi driver, West Midlands.

Area Birmingham
YoY Salary Change -18.5%
Average salary £23,040
Vacancies 74

How do I get a UK uber license?

Uber driver requirements in London

  1. You need to be at least 21 years old.
  2. Have at least 3 years of driving experience.
  3. Have a valid UK driver’s licence (EU/foreign licences must be converted before onboarding)
  4. Have an approved smartphone or tablet.
  5. Have an eligible car.
  6. Have a Private Hire Driver Licence (PCO licence)

What do I need to renew my PCO licence?

What do I need?

  1. You will need a recent passport photo.
  2. Your completed renewal form.
  3. Completed Criminal Records Check (DBS).
  4. Completed ​medical form (if required, normally if you are over 45 and are not a taxi driver or hold a group 2 DVLA licence)
  5. The appropriate renewal payment.

How do I apply for a taxi licence in Birmingham?

At this time we are only able to accept applications made via the GOV.UK website (where applicable) or via email at [email protected]. We will aim to respond to your email as soon as we can. Please note as a temporary interim measure all licensing service updates will be posted on the Taxi and private hire bulletin.

What is the knowledge test for taxi drivers in Birmingham?

If you’re thinking about becoming a private hire taxi driver in Birmingham, you will need to pass the Knowledge Test when you apply for a licence from the city council. The Knowledge is a mandatory test which was introduced by Birmingham City Council in 2010, designed to assess how well potential new drivers know the streets of Birmingham.

How do I apply for a private hire operator license in Birmingham?

New operator applications Please complete the Private Hire Operators Licence Application form, via the link below, and submit your application with the relevant attachments (listed on the form) to [email protected]. You must include in the subject line of your email what the application is for e.g. PHO application.

Can I apply for licensing through the Birmingham website?

We are aware that this will have an impact on the service that we can provide within Licensing, and appreciate how frustrating this will be. At this time we are only able to accept applications made via the GOV.UK website (where applicable) or via email at [email protected]. We will aim to respond to your email as soon as we can.