Crawley Borough Council proposes new dual taxi driver licence to streamline local licensing

Crawley Borough Council is proposing to introduce a new, dual taxi driver licence that would allow drivers to apply for both Hackney Carriage and private hire licences through a single application process.

The proposal is designed to modernise the licensing system, reduce duplication, and improve efficiency while maintaining all required safety, knowledge, and training standards.

Currently, drivers who wish to hold both licences must complete two separate applications, pay two sets of fees and undergo separate processes. At present, over 100 Crawley drivers hold both Hackney Carriage and private hire badges under the existing two licence system.
The new dual licence would bring these requirements together into one streamlined application, though applicants would still need to pass all training and knowledge tests for both types of licence.