Taxis

The vehicles and drivers are subject to very stringent tests and conditions. They are also given regular spot checks by the police and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Hackney Carriages can:

• Pick up passengers from any of the authorised taxi ranks in the district
• Be hailed in the street
• Pick up passengers who have made an advance booking

Private hire vehicles can:

• only pick up passengers who have made an advance booking through a licensed private hire operator.

Please note:

• Hackney Carriage vehicles must display a white plate on the rear of the vehicle. This plate provides licence information.
• Private hire vehicles must display a yellow plate on the rear of the vehicle unless the vehicle carries an exemption. 

Information on applying can be found on our Taxi licensing page.

Make a taxi complaint online

Tel: 01444-477335
Email: taxilicensing@midsussex.gov.uk

Instances of bad or dangerous driving can be reported to the Police – Tel: 101

Online: Operation Crackdown
Tel: 01243-642222

• Hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy
• Hackney carriage tariff card
• Taxi licensing fees
• List of Designated vehicles for the purposes of Section 165 Equality Act 2010

Tel: 01444-477335
Email: taxilicensing@midsussex.gov.uk