Overview
If you want to use a vehicle in Portsmouth for hire then you must have been issued with a Hackney carriage vehicle licence by the Portsmouth City Council.
It is an offence for a proprietor or part proprietor to use, or permit the use of, a vehicle without this licence.
Read our general guide on the legal requirements, technical specifications, policies and requirements to obtain a Hackney carriage vehicle licence.
For more information and guidance, email licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.