Application for a Private Hire Operator's Licence

Anyone in Pendle wishing to invite private hire bookings and dispatch a licensed vehicle and driver to fulfill those bookings, must hold a private hire operator’s licence.

Private hire operators are responsible for ensuring that the vehicles and drivers they dispatch hold valid, appropriate licences to undertake those journeys and will only be granted a licence if the Council is satisfied that they are fit and proper to hold such a licence.

Please ensure you are familiar with all the licensing conditions  

In addition to this our guidance notes will answer any questions you may have before applying. 

Before beginning this application. 

Please ensure you have copies of the following:

  • any DBS checks completed recently
  • company policy for employing ex-offenders
  • Public Liabilities Insurance certificate

Also please ensure you have information about any other directors of the company you are applying for a licence for.