Taxi Driver Licensing
Information on how to apply for a Taxi Driver's Licence issued under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
A Taxi Driver’s Licence permits an individual to operate any Taxi or Private Hire Car licensed by Glasgow City Council.
Read our Guidance on Applying (PDF) (231 KB) for information on the application process including details of:
How to lodge an application
Supporting documents required
How the application will be processed
The time it will take to get a decision
What to do if you are unhappy with the decision
Please note that an individual can only apply for the grant of a Taxi Driver's Licence if they have passed the Council's Topographical Test within one year of the date they submit their Licence application.
The application form is available for download:
There is a fee for the application; the fee is non-refundable.
Please refer to the Licensing Section's Fees and Charges document for details of the current fee and accepted payment methods.
The application will not be accepted without the correct fee.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact the Licensing Team who will be happy to assist you.