Oldham taxi and private-hire licensing

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RESEARCHED AUTHORITY

Oldham

Oldham Council · Sources checked 9 September 2026

Driver licensing
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Current online new-driver and renewal routes for Oldham dual driver licences.

Vehicle licensing
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Current online hackney-carriage and private-hire vehicle application and renewal route.

Operator licensing
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Current private-hire operator application route.

Licensing fees
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Three-year driver £196 new or £118 renewal. Hackney vehicle £183 new/£168 renewal; private hire £182 new/£168 renewal, including one test. Operator £156/£456 for one vehicle up to £871/£4,026 for 400-plus vehicles (one/five years).

Taxi tariff
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No current official numeric hackney-carriage tariff was located in this pass; tariff withheld.

Mandatory qualifications
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Applicants must be at least 21, hold a UK licence for 12 months, provide right-to-work evidence, DBS and driving checks, complete a Group 2 medical, Driver Awareness Training and the knowledge test.

Withheld or still needing confirmation
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