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Hackney Carriage (Taxi) Licences
A hackney carriage is more commonly called a taxi and can be hailed at a hackney carriage rank or in the street.
Section 38 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 requires that all vehicles acting as hackney carriages be licenced.
- Town Police Clauses Act 1847 (external link)
All hackney carriages in Pendle are red in colour and have a meter fitted.
Hackney Carriage Drivers' Licences
Under Section 46 of the above Act, a hackney carriage licence is required before any person can drive a hackney carriage (commonly called a taxi).
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Availability
This service is available Monday to Friday 11.00am to 2.30pm
Further Information
Contact details
Contact: Taxi Licensing Team
Department: Regeneration Services
Email: taxi.licensing@pendle.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 661638
Fax: 01282 661071
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