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• Private Hire Operators

The requirements for a Private Hire Operator licence are quite detailed. We recommend that anyone wishing to set up a Private Hire business contact our Licensing Service as soon as possible.

 

For more information and application advice:

• complete a Licensing Enquiry Form
• call 01695 577177
• email licensing.enquiries@westlancs.gov.uk.

Cost of Private Hire Operator Licences

The cost of an operator's licence depends on the number vehicles used by the business, as detailed below:

• 1-10 vehicles = £228.02
• 11-20 vehicles = £257.31
• 21-30 vehicles = £402.71
• 31-40 vehicles = £520.90
• 41-50 vehicles = £640.15
• over 50 vehicles = £769.85