Taxi Driver Online

I have just left the trade.

I renewed my HC Drivers Badge on April 1st for 2 years it cost £261.

I have asked the council for a partial refund, three quarters of the cost of the licence minus £22, the cost of a drivers badge.

£158, quite fair I thought.

The answer was no. No refunds full stop.

I am considering taking them to the county court.

Does anyone know of a licensing authority which gives refunds on partially used licences upon surrender of such licence?

I could stand corrected but when I was with Newport (Gwent) something rings a bell on that one. It may well be worth a call just to find out.

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if you cannot be yourself, then who can you be.

So, just so I can get this right, your driver's badge is £130 a year?

Or is that the cost of your vehicle license?

If it's your driver's license then your council is acting outside of the law by charging more than the processing costs of the driver's badge.

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IDFIMH

HC drivers licence is £261 for two years

HC vehicle licence is £368 per year

That seems a bit pricey.

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£80 a year here IF you renew 15 days before expiry, then it goes upto £120

Plate is £140 rising to £180 if you leave it late

Why?

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

ah, if i knew that.............

Maybe you should ask?

the act is quite specific, the labour involved doesnt cost any more because its late.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

but what if the higher price is the COST and they discount it for early renewal?

dont wanna get the low rate cancelled!

They shouldnt offer a discount according to the law.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

HACKNEY CARRIAGE/PRIVATE HIRE FEES CURRENT CHARGES
2010/2011
Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers Licence (valid for 2 years) £261.00
Drivers' Knowledge Test £48.00
Drivers' Badge £22.00
Hackney Carriage Vehicle £368.00
Private Hire Vehicle £368.00
Private Hire Operators £410.00
Vehicle Decals - Replacements £17.00
Vehicle Retest Fee (if re-tested within 48 hours of failure) £27.00 + VAT
Vehicle Retest Fee (if re-tested after 48 hours of failure) £52.00 + VAT
Change of Business (Sell Car and Transfer Plate) £309.00
Exemption Notice (Executive Vehicles) £25.00
Internal Car Plate £19.00
External Car Plate £44.00
CRB check £55.00

Change of Business (Sell Car and Transfer Plate) £309.00....£65 Here

How can it cost £300 to change a name on a A4 piece of paper?....

This is highlighting the case for 1 national licensing service, and a 1-tier operating service, "Passenger vehicle small PVS" with rotas for ranks....

If you want that reduced to about £100 for two years, then we can can some fun with your council via TDO.

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IDFIMH

CRB Check £55.
Its only £36