Apply for a new private hire operator licence

Find out what you must do before applying for a new licence, how to apply, and current fees.

Fees

Knowsley sets fees to recover the cost of issuing and compliance for each private hire operator licence. Fees will depend on how many vehicles you wish to operate. Each licence can be issued for either a one-year or a five-year period.

The 2022-23 Fees as from the 1 April 2022 are: 

Number of vehicles 1 Year New 5 Year New
1 Car £220 £770
2-10 Cars £280 £980
11-50 Cars £425 £1,480
51+ Cars £500 £1,745

 

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