Manchester City Council

Recent driving or criminal conviction - hackney carriage/private hire

  1. Summary

    All drivers (private and hackney carriage drivers) need to notify us immediately of any driving, criminal convictions and cautions.

  2. Fees

    No fee

  3. Application and guidance notes

    Guide to convictions

    Report recent driving or criminal conviction

  4. Attachments required

    Letter of explanation i.e. copy of court print out or letter from solicitor.

  5. Processing and timescales

    Within 10 working days your records will be updated and we will advise you if any further action is to be taken. 

  6. Complaints

    Please contact us at www.manchester.gov.uk/contacttaxilicensing in the first instance

  7. Appeals

    Anyone who is asked to attend in front of a hearing is provided with documentation, which outlines both the hearing process and appeal.

    Decision letters from the hearing also provide details of appeal.

    Any person can appeal any decision made by us to the Magistrates Court.

  8. Contact us

    www.manchester.gov.uk/contacttaxilicensing

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