Taxis and private hire Private hire vehicle and driver information

New and existing driver

A licensed private hire driver is eligible to drive a private hire vehicle, a non standard private hire vehicle or a limousine in Manchester.  

Find out more information (including application form) if you wish to become a private hire driver.

If you are an existing driver you can renew your licence online, or notify us of any change in your personal circumstances such as:

• change of name
• change of address
• notification of convictions/offences recorded against you.

Need more information? Please download and read our most up to date taxi licensing policy and guidelines document.