Kinds of business · 11 of 16

Taxis and transport

Taxiscabscoachesbusesvans and lorries

  1. 01

    Driving any vehicle that carries passengers for hire needs a Public Service Vehicle badge from Driver and Vehicle Standards — and you must have it before you apply for your business licence.

  2. 02

    Goods vehicles over 3,500kg need an operator’s licence, and vehicles over 3,500kg and minibuses may need yearly roadworthiness inspections.

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