Taxi and private hire terms and conditions

Conditions of application, terms, conditions and byelaws, safeguarding advice.

The Cumberland Council hackney carriage and private hire policy is now available. We are currently in the process of updating the webpages, please refer to the policy for the most up to date information.

Taxi (hackney carriage)

Your licence for either taxi vehicle or driver licence are dependent upon your compliance with our:

  • conditions of application
  • terms, conditions and byelaws

Review the policy before completing your application.

Private hire

Your licence for vehicle driver or operator licence(s) are dependent upon your compliance with our:

  • conditions of application
  • terms, conditions and byelaws

Review the policy before completing your application.

Safeguarding advice

Read the advice and guidance from the police.