Private Hire Vehicle

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These guidelines set out the Ministry of Transport's views on what a private rental vehicle is and what it is not. The aim is to support decision making by regional approval bodies and to clarify for operators whether they need to be approved as private landlords.

Application for taxis or private car hire licences, policies for the carriage of handicapped persons and notification of unauthorised persons. Do not add any personally identifiable or pecuniary information such as your National Insurance Number or your applicable bank account information. Don't be afraid, we won't mail you spams or give your e-mail adress to any third party. You don't have an e-mail adress?

Rental car private licenses

Privately rented cars may only be prebooked and may under no circumstance be welcomed, parked or rented on the road. Your rates are not set by the local government and must be agreed between you and the customer prior to departure. Southampton' s license terms stipulate that these cars must be of a different color than pure red.

You may only be used by the owner of a private rental driving license granted by the municipal authorities, regardless of whether the vehicle is rented or made available for hire or not. Request documents and guidelines for a new license, for a vehicle transfer to an established license and for the communication of the modification of addresses of an established license-holder, as well as the guidelines and terms of such licenses.

It is strongly recommended that you consult the licensees before buying a vehicle for private rental. Under the terms of the license, the front door of registered private rental cars is clearly identified by an sticker stating that the vehicle is registered and bears the name and phone number of the owner.

There is also a white-blue number on the back, the detail of which is shown on a label in the windshield. None of the private rental vehicles registered in Southampton may have a rooftop mark of any kind. No private rental vehicle registered in Southampton may ever be used by anyone who does not have a Southampton Private Driving License, whether or not the vehicle is used for a licenseable work.

Our policy documents and the request forms for a provisional vehicle. Information about discounts for cabs and private rental cars for crossings of the Itchenbrücke can be found on the taxisign. In contrast to cabs (taxis), the Act does not allow control of the number of private rental cars.

Over 550 private rental cars are approved by the municipal authorities. Minimal requirements for the performance of such rolling stock shall be governed by the terms of the licences. More information can be found in the guidelines and terms for private rental. Remember that the Approval Committee has established that cars must always be equipped with a camera to the full satisfaction of the Board - see below for more information.

These requirements shall enter into force immediately upon issue of a new license (except by renewal) or upon exchange of an approved vehicle. Your Majesty's receipts and customs have verified that vehicle owners can deduct the net costs of installing cameras for one year.

You can also find detailed information on the specifications for new and substitute license cars in the Vehicle Instructions.