Local transport authorities and the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles
Seeks views on making all local transport authorities in England responsible for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.
The Department for Transport is seeking feedback on the potential benefits and challenges of making all local transport authorities (LTAs) in England responsible for taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing.
Our consultation focuses on the impact this would have on:
- local authorities
- taxi and PHV businesses
- passengers
As taxi and PHV licensing is devolved in all UK nations, this proposal would only apply in England.
This consultation follows publication of the English devolution white paper by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in December 2024. The white paper sets out the government’s proposal to change the administrative level of licensing for taxis and PHVs to facilitate better and safer transport services for the public.