Private hire operator
Which operator licence?
To operate private hire vehicles in Manchester , you must hold a private hire operator's licence. There are two types of private hire operator licenses:
- Standard private hire operator licence is granted to operator standard private hire vehicles only. A standard saloon type private hire vehicle should be less than 7 years old when licensed, white or silver in colour and carry a maximum of 8 passengers. They should also display yellow Council issued stickers.
- Non standard private hire operator licence is granted to operator stretched limousines, chauffeur driven vehicles, park and ride for private car parks, airport travel and 'novelty' vehicles which carry a maximum of 8 passengers.
