Taxi Driver Online

There is a bloke in our neck of the woods who advertises his services as a chauffeur, he turns up in uniform with a smart car and goes about his business, no plates on the car, no side plates no phone number, tinted windows and all that we PHV's cannot have, what kind of licence would he need?

A brass neck, most likely

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If he's in England or Wales, and it's for hire or reward, he'd need a PH licence for himself and the car. Contract exemption was abolished about 5 years ago IIRC. He may also require some sort licence to accept bookings, depending how he gets them.

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Absolutely correct - although there may be dispensation from the LA in respect of decals, plates etc

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Somewhat different in the capital London, where are YOU JESTER

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The position in Scotland is also different, so where he is, is important.

Don't be coy Jester, we don't need an exact address, just a rough idea where in the country it is.

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I am in rural North Yorkshire, this chap has a website and apparently works from London or Leeds calling himself Wharf Chauffeurs, seems to have plenty of motors and plenty of work

01904 299 896 is a York phone number.

http://www.wharfe-chauffeurs.co.uk/inde ... ontact-us/

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He needs a PH drivers/vehicle/operator license for the area he takes the bookings in.

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Presumably all vehicles and drivers should be licensed by the same LA which issued his operator licence? (i.e. York)

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Indeed, unless they are taxis.

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I somehow don't see them doing this kind of work with a hack plate and roof sign

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I'd suggest a call to the local LO to advise them of the situation. How would anyone know he's got H&R insurance?

Does having a plate on a vehicle guarantee that the vehicle has H&R insurance?

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