Transport for LondonThe Law
To understand the legislation for private hire drivers, read our Guide on private hire vehicle law (75KB). You could also take a look at the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 (PDF 212KB) for more detail.
Regulations for private hire drivers
- Private hire vehicles drivers' regulations 2003 (PDF 12KB)
- Private hire vehicles operators' licences regulations 2003 (PDF 7KB)
Topographical skills
Topography is the detailed and precise description of a place.
Private hire drivers must provide evidence of their topographical skills and knowledge of London before obtaining a licence.
Further legislation
The Stationery Office can provide copies of the following legislation:
- Private Hire Vehicles (London) (Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2003
- The Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 (Commencement no. 2) Order 2003
Tel: 0870 600 5522
Web: Stationery Office (HMSO) or the TSO Online Bookshop
