The council licenses all taxi (hackney carriage) and private hire vehicles, drivers and operators in Eastbourne to ensure standards are met.
To be issued with a licence vehicles must:
meet a minimum specification
be less than seven years old for a first licence or up to nine years old for a renewal
pass an annual vehicle suitability test (6-monthly for older vehicles)
adhere to a standard livery
To be issued with a licence drivers must:
pass police checks
provide names for a professional and character reference
satisfy medical requirements
pass a practical driving test
pass a theory test that includes knowledge of licence conditions, traffic law and the geography of the town
Driver licences are issued for three years. In some circumstances, licences are issued subject to conditions requiring medical and eyesight checks.
For more details, see our Licence Byelaws and Conditions page.
