A change in legislation has extended the renewal periods for Taxi/Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licences and Private Hire Operator Licences. From 1st October 2015 a combined Taxi/Private Hire Driver's Licence issued by Derbyshire Dales District Council will be renewable every 3 years (previously every year) and a Private Hire Operator's Licence will be renewable every 5 years (previously every 3 years).
The changes have introduced the following revised application fees for these licences with effect from 1st October 2015, after a period of public advertisement and consultation with the Taxi Trade.
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Fees from 1 October 2015 |
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Driver's licence renewable every 3 years |
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| Application for new or renewal of Combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence (Badge) | £160 | |
| DVLA Check (every year) | £8 (still required annually) | |
| DBS Enhanced Criminal Record Check (required every 3 years) | £44 (plus £8 DCC admin fee) and £2 DDDC handling fee | |
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New Driver's Licence - Applicant will be required to pass a Knowledge Test |
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| Driver's Knowledge Test and Test Re-Sit | £28.50 per time | |
| Private Hire Operator's Licence renewable every 5 years | ||
| Application for new or renewal of Private Hire Operator's Licence | £400 | |
- A Private Hire Operator will need a basic criminal record check, unless he/she is already licensed as a driver with the District Council and has a current enhanced Disclosure Certificate.