Guidance for taxi and Private Hire drivers
The government has specific guidance for taxi and Private Hire drivers to help protect against coronavirus. Passengers should follow government guidance as much as possible, including washing your hands as soon as you get home. Read more about staying safe outside the home.
Passenger logs for test and trace
Download and print extra passenger log sheets (DOC)
Protective screens in taxis
We are temporarily allowing drivers to fit protective screens in their vehicles to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading. Read the full guidance about installing a protective screen in your vehicle.
Application forms and information
| Hackney Carriage / Private Hire driver licence |
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| You must apply for a HC/PH driver’s licence online. See guidance and apply now. |
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Vehicle licence |
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You must apply for a HC/PH vehicle licence online. See guidance and apply now. View the engineer report and JIG report approved providers list |
| Private hire operator licence |
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| Private hire vehicle operator - application (new licence) |
| DBS policy and procedure |
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| Middlesbrough Council DBS policies (handling of DBS certificate information, Licensing service privacy policy, and suitability of ex-offenders for employment policy) |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) privacy policy |
| Guidance on convictions |
| Equality Act 2010 |
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| List of wheelchair accessible vehicles |
Public registers
The council is required to maintain and publish a list of all licensed taxi drivers and licensed hire vehicles. You can use the online form to search for any licences which have been granted, suspended or reinstated in a particular month.
