Taxi & Private Hire Licence Fee Review
THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED
NOTICE is hereby given
that the Bedford Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under
Sections 53 and 70 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act 1976, has determined that the fees charged for the
licensing of Private Hire and Taxi Drivers, Vehicles and Operators
should vary as specified below:
PRIVATE HIRE AND TAXI DRIVER FEES
(Licences are issued normally up to 12
months)
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Single
New/Renewal
Licence
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Both (Dual)
New/Renewal
Licence
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Replacement
Badge
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Knowledge
Test
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Taxi
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£77.50
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£120.50
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£20.50
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£21.50
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Private Hire
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£77.50
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£20.50
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£21.50
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For three year Licences the fees are three
times the above Licence fees
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PRIVATE HIRE AND TAXI VEHICLE
FEES
(Licenses are issued normally up to 12
months)
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New/Renewal
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Replacement Plate
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Taxi
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£292.00
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£20.00
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Private Hire
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£243.00
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£20.00
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50% of the above Licence fee may be remitted
if the vehicle is wheelchair accessible
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Other charges for vehicle licences:
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Cancellation of test appointment
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24 hours notice given
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Less than 24 hours notice given
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Taxi
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£20.00
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£103.00
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Private Hire
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£20.00
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£103.00
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Request for duplicate vehicle pass
certificate
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£10.50
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Retest of vehicle
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Taxi
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£103.00
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Private Hire
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£103.00
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50% may be remitted if the vehicle has
travelled less than 50 miles between the original and the
retest
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PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR LICENCE
FEES
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1 Years
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5 Years
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New
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£350.00
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£1730.00
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Renewal
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£300.00
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£1480.00
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Change of Trading Address
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£103.00
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Change of Trading Name
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£11.00
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The above variations will come into effect
following the expiration of 28 days from the date of this notice
i,e. on 15th March 2010. If any objections are received in response
to this notice, then on a date not later than 2 months from the
expiration of the 28 days period, the variations shall come into
force with or without modifications after consideration of the
objection(s). Any objections to the above variations should be sent
to the address below, stating the ground thereof, within 28 days of
the date of this notice. Objections may also be sent by Email
to licensing@bedford.gov.uk
A copy of this notice is available for
inspection free of charge or from the Main Reception at the
Town Hall, St Paul's Square, Bedford or on the Council Website
http://www.bedford.gov.uk/business/licences_and_street_trading/licensing_information.aspx
K.Simmons
Head of Registration and
Records
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
Dated: 14 February 2010