PHV licensing in Cardiff (Cardiff Council)
Authority
Cardiff Council
Legal framework: 1976_act_england_wales
Fees
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Appeals
magistrates' court within 21 days
DfT 2023 best practice pushes councils to use joint authorisation agreements against out-of-area drivers; Deregulation Act 2015 cross-border hiring still lawful where operator/vehicle/driver share the same licensing authority.
PHV licensing in Cardiff (Cardiff Council)
Authority: Cardiff Council Legal framework: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 + Welsh Government transport policy Last verified: 19 April 2026
Summary
Cardiff runs under the same 1976 Act framework as English councils, but Welsh Government policy sits over it and may diverge over time. Cardiff's "Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy, Fitness Criteria for Drivers and Operators" sets local expectations. Driver form hints the licence fee is separate and must be confirmed directly with licensing. Appeals go to magistrates' court within 21 days under the 1976 Act, same as England.
What it costs, in full
| Item | Cost | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH driver fees | see council primary page | Cardiff Council | 2026-04-19 |
If they refuse or revoke
Appeal route is the magistrates' court within 21 days.
Before you leave
Sources
- Cardiff Council taxi drivers how to apply page
- Cardiff Council taxi driver licence grant application form
- Cardiff Council taxi drivers fees and charges page
- Cardiff Taxi and PH Licensing Policy Fitness Criteria
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
- DfT taxi and PHV licensing best practice guidance 16 Nov 2023
- GOV.UK taxi driver licence overview