Apply for a dual taxi and private hire driver badge
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If you plan to drive both a taxi and a private hire vehicle, you can apply for a dual badge.
The dual badge costs £525.00. The application process involves elements of both the private hire driver licence and the Hackney Carriage driver licence applications.
To apply for a dual badge, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Fill in the dual badge online form and pay £70 in advance for the licence byelaws and dementia/human trafficking test. If already holding PH or HC driver license the cost is £35.
- Read our Criminal Convictions Policy
- Read the Byelaws to prepare for the byelaws and dementia/human trafficking test
- Prepare for the verbal knowledge test - an example question is at the bottom of the Hackney Carriage driver licence guidance notes
- Read the Private hire licence conditions test guidance to prepare for the licence conditions test
- When you are ready, email licensing@horsham.gov.uk
The prices for private hire operator licences vary depending on the number of vehicles you have on your register. The prices below are valid until 31 March 2025.
| Number of vehicles | 3 year licence |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 Vehicle | £215.00 |
| 2 – 5 Vehicles | £365.00 |
| 6– 12 Vehicles | £660.00 |
| 13 – 25 Vehicles | £1200.00 |
| 26 - 50 Vehicles | £2570.00 |
| 51+ Vehicles | £2760.00 |
Renewal fees
Our licence fees are valid until 31 March 2021. The fee you pay depends on the length of your licence.
| Licence length | Renewal fee |
|---|---|
| Three year | £400 |