Taxis and private hire Content in this section Driver new and renewal applications How to apply for a taxi driver's licence Private hire operators licence application You need an operator licence if you want to operate licensed private hire vehicles driven by licensed private hire drivers. Transporting a wheelchair user The list of licensed hackney carriage and private hire vehicles that can transport a passenger with a wheelchair Book your car into service or MOT Tax Conditionality – All Drivers and Private Hire Operators Tax Conditionality – All Drivers and Private Hire Operators Apply for a taxi or private hire vehicle licence Apply for a taxi or private hire vehicle licence Changes to your licensed vehicle Change your vehicle, transfer your current licensed vehicle to another licensed driver or change to a private number plate Taxi and private hire licence fees and charges Fees for driver and vehicle licences Hackney carriage fares Hackney carriage fare costs National Register of Taxi Licence Revocations and Refusals (NR3) NR3 is a simple way for licensing authorities to record details of where a taxi or PHV drivers licence has been revoked, or an application for one refused.