Tfl London Private Hire

TfL licences and governs London taxis and private rentals. With a view to ensuring the security of the mobile general public, we are setting the rules for the registration of private hire cars, car owners and chauffeurs and how private hire purchase works in London.

Private Hire Car (PHV) is a car that can transport less than nine people and a single rider who can be hired from one rider. These include mini cabs, chauffeured automobiles, sedans and other service. Offering these sevices is unlawful except through a licenced carrier who makes reservations in a licenced operations center and uses licenced rolling stock and chauffeurs.

Our search is for the opinions of trading members, clients and all kinds of stakeholder on some proposed changes or other regulatory issues. Replies to this call will be examined and taken into consideration when determining whether to respond to these or other suggestions.

Where appropriate, we will review the relevant regulations. A further consultative process may be launched if there is a need for more reflection on an idea. An executive summaries of the replies will be made public after the end of the consulting time. Here you will find information about the private rental business in London and the general regulatory conditions.