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Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licence Fees 2026-27
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
In accordance with the provisions of Section 70 (3) of the above Act, Torbay Council gives Notice that it proposes to vary its fees in respect of Hackney Carriage, Private Hire and Operator’s Licences as set out below, with such variations taking place 1 April 2026.
Any objection to the proposed variation of fees should be made in writing and addressed to the undersigned, to be received not later than 28 days from the date of this Notice.
Dated this 4th day of December 2025
Regulatory Services Manager (Commercial)
Town Hall, Castle Circus,
Torquay
TQ1 3DR
Email: licensing@torbay.gov.uk
| Type of Registration/Licence/Fee | Existing Fees (£) 2025/26 | Proposed Fees (£) 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Carriage | ||
| Vehicle Annual – New (includes plate and bracket) | 273.00 | 283.00 |
| Vehicle Annual Renewal | 199.00 | 207.00 |
| Vehicle Licence Transfer Fee | 74.00 | 76.00 |
| Change of Vehicle Registration (Cherished number plate) | 74.00 | 76.00 |
| Replacement Plate | 74.00 | 76.00 |
| Replacement bracket and holder | 35.00 | 36.00 |
| Private Hire | ||
| Vehicle Annual New (Includes plate and bracket) | 243.00 | 252.00 |
| Vehicle Annual Renewal | 169.00 | 176.00 |
| Vehicle Licence Transfer Fee | 74.00 | 76.00 |
| Change of Vehicle Registration (Cherished number plate) | 74.00 | 76.00 |
| Replacement Plate | 74.00 | 76.00 |
| Private Hire Operators Licence | ||
| Operator (per vehicle) – 1-year licence (only in exceptional circumstances) | 72.50 | 125.00 |
| Operator (per vehicle) 5-year licence | 118.00 | 500.00 |
| Licensed Drivers | ||
| Driver (New) | 388.00 | 408.00 |
| Driver (Renewal) | 279.50 | 294.00 |
| Drivers badge (replacement) | 33.00 | 34.00 |
| Knowledge test | 80.00 | 83.00 |
| Other Charges | ||
| Handbook & replacements | 28.00 | 28.00 |
| Assistance/advice appointment | 72.50 | 72.00 |
| Replacement paper licence fee | 15.00 | 16.00 |
| Licence refund fee (e.g. for refused driver application) | 15.00 | 16.00 |