Licence for a Private Hire Car
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A Private Hire Car Licence is required to operate a private hire car licensed by this Authority.
Overprovision Policy
Update May 2024 - Please note that the Licensing Authority has reached 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 "Overprovision Policy for Private Hire Car Licence "
All applications considered against the Overprovision Policy for Private Hire Car Licence will be determined by the Licensing and Regulatory Committee. Please ensure you check your junk/spam email box regularly as the citation email from the Licensing Authority in relation to your Committee hearing date, may automatically go to that inbox. If you have received a citation please arrange to be in attendance in person at this meeting as the Committee will determine your application. Please note that failure to attend the meeting will result in the Committee considering your application in your absence.
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.
The Licensing and Regulatory Committee regulates taxi and private hire car drivers and vehicles as well as booking offices. If you require further information or guidance on taxi and private hire car licensing please visit the relevant page below.
Further information for Taxi and Private Hire Car can be found below:
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How do I apply?
Read our Guidance on Applying for information on the application process including details of:
- How to lodge an application
- Supporting documents required
- How the application will be processed
- The time it will take to get a decision
What to do if you are unhappy with the decision
How much will it cost?
Please refer to our Fees and Charges document for details of the current fees and accepted payment methods.
The application will not be accepted without the correct fee.
How to make payment?
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.
Can someone object to an application?
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.
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