Transport for LondonProprietors
The majority of the 20,000 taxi vehicles currently licensed are owned and driven by individual licensed drivers.
However, a significant number are owned and maintained by individuals and companies. They rent them out to licensed taxi drivers who do not own a vehicle.
Your responsibilities
As a proprietor you are responsible for:
- Maintaining the mechanics and fabric of your taxis to the standard required by the Public Carriage Office (PCO)
- Making the vehicles available for inspection by PCO officers
- Keeping records of drivers using your taxis
- Returning expired licence plates to the PCO
In determining an individual or company's fitness to become a proprietor, we look at:
- An applicant's criminal record, if any. This includes offences under taxi legislation
- Any previous history as a proprietor
- Whether the taxi itself is fit for purpose
- The business reputation and general financial standing of the applicant
