Update April 2024 - Please note that the Licensing Authority will soon be reaching the figure of 3450 licensed private hire cars. When the number of private hire car licences reaches 3450 there will be an overprovision of private hire car services in city of Glasgow, and as such at that time there will be a rebuttable presumption against the grant of further private hire car licences. This will be known as " the Private Hire Car Licence Overprovision Policy [104kb]"
Low Emission Zone - Is your licensed vehicle compliant?
To operate beyond the 31 May 2023 all vehicles licensed as a taxi or private hire car require to meet the Council's Low Emission Standards(LEZ) of Euro 4 for petrol, Euro 6 for diesel, electric, been retro-fitted or granted a time limited exemption. Further Information
A Private Hire Car Licence is required to operate a private hire car licensed by this Authority.
On 26 April 2023 the Licensing and Regulatory Committee, agreed the Overprovision Policy [104kb] for the grant of Private Hire Car Licences.
If you intend to apply for the grant of a Private Hire Car Licence please ensure you read the Overprovision Policy prior to submitting the application.
Read our guidance on applying [141kb] for information on the application process including details of:
Please refer to our Fees and Charges [250kb] document for details of the current fees and accepted payment methods.
The application will not be accepted without the correct fee.
Applications can only be lodged online and preferred payment should be made by BACS Transfer (electronic banking) to the Licensing Board Account.
When making payments please quote your licence reference number if you are a current licence holder or provide your Surname/Postcode if you are a new licence holder as detailed below:-
Account Name: Glasgow City Council - Licensing
Account No. 00116224
Sort Code: 83-44-00
Reference: PV xxxxx or Surname/Postcode e.g. Smith/G1 1DU
Please note that your application will not be formally lodged until payment has been received. The fees are non-refundable.
Any person can make an objection or representation against a grant or renewal application during the 28 day consultation period.
Read our guidance on making an objection or representation for more information.