Transport for LondonPrivate hire licensing
Use the tool below to check whether a private hire driver, vehicle or operator is licensed.
- Find licensed:
- Operators
- Vehicles
- Drivers
- Temporary permit drivers
Please note
When individual records are being updated they may not be shown in the search results. If you have any queries please contact the PCO on 0845 602 7000.
The Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 (PDF 212KB) provides for the licensing and regulation of private hire operators, drivers and vehicles in London, bringing the capital in line with the rest of England and Wales.
The Government delegated the task of licensing London's private hire trade to TfL. The Public Carriage Office will carry out day-to-day licensing on behalf of TfL.
The purpose of regulation is to give passengers confidence, when they use a licensed private hire operator, that they are dealing with an honest, professional organisation with reliable drivers and safe vehicles.
For all private hire licensing enquiries, please phone 0845 602 7000.
