How to apply for a Hackney Carriage

How to apply for a Hackney Carriage
And Private Hire Drivers Licence.
The Council has a statutory duty to ensure that applicants are ‘fit and proper’.
Applicant Requirements
1. Have reached the age of 21 years.
2. Be conversant in the English Language.
3. Hold either a certificate in Transporting Passengers by Taxi and Private Hire
or a certificate showing literacy to the Level 2 national standard. (see page 3)
4. Hold a valid driving licence (UK Group B entitlement for more than 12 months
or the same EEA entitlement, registered with the DVLA) that must be
registered at your current address.
5. Applicants from outside the European Economic Area will be required to prove
they have authority to work in the UK. i.e. UK visa or Application Registration
Card issued by the Home Office.
6. Hold relevant supporting documents to apply for a DBS.
If you are not sure whether you meet the necessary requirements please contact the
Licensing Section on 01202 451180
Licence Application Fee (non-refundable)
£ 180.00
Application – all Papers to be included
The application form must be completed in full and signed. Care must be taken to
include ALL convictions and endorsements and cautions as required in the
appropriate section. (N.B. this includes spent convictions).
CHEQUE, CARD OR POSTAL ORDER ONLY
Payable to: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL.
Please note we are unable to accept cash but card payment facilities are
available.
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All the following documents should be handed in at the same time.
1. Complete an Application form.
2. Complete a Criminal Records Bureau Check (DBS).
If you have lived in the United Kingdom for less than 5 years, we will require a
‘Certificate of Good Conduct’ from the appropriate Embassy (It should be
accompanied by a translation into English if necessary).
3. Complete a DVLA form.
4. Book on the Knowledge test. The pass mark is 70% for Private Hire and 85% for
Hackney Carriage for each section. If you fail the test you are allowed to resit on
payment of £60 fee.
5. Medical form – you will need to book an appointments with your Dr (this can be
handed in separately).
Other documents required:Proof of Identification to accompany application
Driving Licence (including Counterpart if Photo-card).
Current Passport, or Birth Certificate (UK) issued within 12 months of date of birth.
A recently taken passport photograph.
A certificate showing competence in literacy to national level 2 standard or an
acceptable vocational qualification in the carriage of passengers by taxi or private
hire.
And any Two of the following:
Utility Bill – Gas, Water, Electricity or Telephone.
Bank/Building Society Statement
Credit Card Statement
Addressed Payslip
Benefit statement
Store Card Statement
Council tax Bill
Benefit Statement
NHS card
They should show current address and not be more than three months old.
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A Driver Competency Assessment.
This is a practical test on your current driving ability. Payment is made direct to the
instructor.
The approved instructors, Mr Jeff Gawler
tel 01202 575752 or
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On successful completion you will then be issued with the appropriate licence for 12
months.
Initial One Year Licence Fee – on successful completion of above
Driver Licence Fee
Hackney Carriage with Private Hire
£95.00
£110.00
Evidence of Level 2 Literacy
If you do not already have a certificate that shows you hold an acceptable Level 2
qualification, you can get advice on what you need to do by contacting:
SKILLS&LEARNING Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole
Oakdale Centre, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 3DL
01202 262300
www.boroughofpoole.com/skillsandlearning
They will arrange for you to have an assessment at a Skills Check session, and if you
are at the right level, you will be referred to ‘Improve your English: Further Steps’
course for a maximum of 5-6 weeks in order to gain a qualification at Level 2. Should
you not be at the right level for this course, you will be signposted to the most
appropriate group for you.
Please note, fees may apply, subject to residency criteria
BTEC/NVQ Qualification
All applicants are required to have successfully completed the BTEC/NVQ qualification
in Transporting Passengers by Taxi and Private Hire within 12 months of successfully
completing the application process.
You must register with an approved assessor within 3 months of receiving your
licence.
The purpose of the BTEC/NVQ is to provide those involved with the public carriage
trade with the knowledge, skills and understanding required for effective passenger
transport.
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Transporting Passengers by Taxi and Private Hire Qualification.
The following organisations provide training to obtain this qualification:
Bournemouth & Poole College
North Road
Poole
01202 205205
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
01590 625589
Value Group Training Services
Salisbury
Wiltshire
01722 333333
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DO NOT COMPLETE
Applicant Requirements
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Over 21
Issue Date:
APPLICATION FOR
PUBLIC CARRIAGE VEHICLE DRIVER’S LICENCE
Driving Licence 12 Months - Group B
Registered DVLA
I hereby make application to the Bournemouth Borough Council for a licence to act as the DRIVER of a
Public Carriage Vehicle
Authority to Work
USE BLOCK CAPITALS
Photo – true Likeness
1. Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss (delete as applicable)
Preliminary Application and Initial Assessment
No.
Surname:
Former Surname: (if any)
Application completed and signed
Passport
Birth Certificate
HCD/PHD No.
Expiry
Driving licence
Forenames
2. Current Address: (in full):
Level 2 Certificate
Town:
Licence Assessment
CRB
Post Code:
Passport
Birth Certificate
Proof of Address
D/L
Previous Address:
Medical
Telephone:
DVLA
Driver Competency
Examiner
Mobile Tel No:
Email:
Date
Knowledge Test Date
Date Passed
3. Date of Birth:
Town
Licence Issued
No.
Country
County
Date
4. National Insurance Number:
BTEC
Date Passed
Organisation
5. Driving Licence No.
Category B: Date Passed
Expiry Date
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6. Have you held a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire driver’s licence previously?
YES/NO
If YES, where and for how long
10. I agree/ I do not agree (delete as appropriate) to the results of the Criminal Record Bureau
(CRB) check that I have completed being shared with the Passenger Transport Unit (PTU) of
Bournemouth Borough Council in order for them to reach a decision on my being suitable to
fulfil their contracts.
Many drivers carry out contract work for the Passenger Transport Unit (Education and Social
Services). In the past separate Police checks have been carried out. You are asked to
approve the sharing of the CRB check with the PTU, in order to minimise costs to yourself.
7. Have you ever been refused a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers Licence?
YES/NO
Please note, there are different criteria in place for Licensing and PTU work. Therefore,
the fact that Licensing Section grants a licence does not mean you will be automatically be
granted approval for PTU contracts
If YES, which authority
DECLARATION AND AUTHORISATION
I CONFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY ME WITHIN THIS APPLICATION IS A TRUE AND
ACCURATE STATEMENT AND THAT I AM AWARE THAT FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY
CONVICTIONS, BINDOVERS AND CAUTIONS OR ANY JUDGEMENTS PENDING MAY RESULT IN
THE BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL REFUSING MY APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE.
8. Name of Proprietor/Operator for who you will drive?
9. Have you ever been CONVICTED at a court or CAUTIONED by the Police for ANY offence or
INVESTIGATIONS PENDING for an offence (including motoring offences)?
YES/NO
I authorise the CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU to release to Bournemouth Borough Council in
STRICT CONFIDENCE, details held in records relating to convictions, bindovers, or cautions or
any other information held by them.
If YES, give details to include ‘spent’ convictions - see notice to applicants
DATE
COURT
OFFENCE
TARIFF
SIGNED:
DATE:
Please continue on separate sheet if required
Data Protection Act 1998
9a.Investigations/Court Hearings PENDING - give details …
DATE
COURT
OFFENCE
COMMENTS
Detailed information is required for the purpose of Public Carriage Licences and may be used
for the wider purposes of Licensing/Regulation in general, within Council policies.
Information you provide on this form may be disclosed within the Council to other
Departments. Information may also be disclosed outside of the Council to Government
Departments such as the Department for Transport, HM Revenues and Customs, legal
bodies including Police, Courts & Probation Service and The Audit Commission
Please continue on separate sheet if required
If you would like more information regarding your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998,
please ask for the leaflet ‘Data Protection & You’
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