Hackney carriage (black cab) licences

A hackney carriage is more commonly called a taxi, or black cab. A licence is required for both the taxi and for any person driving a taxi.  Licences are issued subject to proof of eligibility (age, driving licence, criminal records check, medical assessment etc.).

London Borough of Tower Hamlets does not provide these licences.  They are provided by Transport for London - please contact the Transport for London (Tfl) Public Carriage Office for more information.

Tel: 0845 602 7000

Web: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/

For advice on other licensing matters, please contact:

Tower Hamlets Licensing Team

Mulberry Place
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 1BY

Opening hours are: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

Tel: 020 7364 5008
Fax: 020 7364 0863

Email: licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk