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 Hackney Carriage Drivers, Vehicles and Private Hire Operators should vary as specified below:
Private hire and taxi driver fees
| Type of licence / charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Extending single driver’s licence to dual driver’s licence | £48.50 |
| Driver suitability assessment | £46.80 |
| Replacement badge / licence (inc change of name/address) | £46.80 |
Private hire and taxi vehicle fees
| Type of licence / charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Re-test fee following ‘fail' at original test | £83.00 |
| Replacement licence plate | £46.80 |
| Cancellation of appointment / re-scheduling appointment | £45.70 |
| Transfer of proprietorship of licensed vehicle | £46.80 |
| Horse Drawn Hackney Carriage | £138.90 |
Private hire operator licence fees
| Type of licence / charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement licence or change of home address | £46.80 |
| Change of trading name | £46.80 |
| Change of trading address | £588.70 |
Any objections to the above varied charges must be received at the address below stating the reasons, by 13 March 2025.
Objections may also be sent by email to Licensingconsultations@bedford.gov.uk
The above varied charges will come into effect on 1 April 2025. 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).
You can download a copy of the Notice (PDF) or view it at Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP.