Passengers

The difference between hackney carriage and private hire

Know the differences between a hackney carriage and private hire vehicle in Stockport.

can be flagged down on the street, at an authorised taxi rank or pre-booked through a licensed private hire operator
must be wheelchair accessible
can be licensed to carry up to a maximum of 8 passengers
displays a white licence plate on the back of the vehicle giving the licence plate number. It also has a 'Taxi' roof sign
must be driven by a licensed hackney carriage driver. View our Public Register to find more information about current taxi hire drivers, vehicles and operators in Stockport
has metered fares regulated by us

must be pre-booked in advance through a licensed private hire operator. The vehicle is not insured to carry passengers unless it's pre-booked
can be licensed to carry up to a maximum of 8 passengers
displays a yellow licence plate on both the front and back of the vehicle giving the licence plate number
displays notices stating 'pre-booked journeys only' on the rear doors just below the window line
must be driven by a licensed private hire driver. View our Public Register to find more information about current taxi hire drivers, vehicles and operators in Stockport
has fares set by private hire operators

View our Public Register to find more information about current taxi hire operators in Stockport.