Taxi Plate - Any Advice?
Discussion
Hi there,
I'm a 23-year-old masters student and fancy doing a bit of Uber driving in my free time.
I really do not know the first thing about getting a taxi plate, but it almost seems like 'anybody' can do it now - which is what appeals to me.
It would be greatly appreciated if members could share some knowledge on what the process is for getting a plate. I'm guessing there are multiple fees for multiple different things - as this is no doubt part of a councils 'staple' income.
I'm also guessing there would be some kind of competency test not too dissimilar from a driving license?
I live in the Yorkshire area but have noticed drivers tend to hold licenses from many different councils - is this because they are cheaper/easier to get in other areas ?
Also, I have a 2006 Nissan Almera - is my car automatically too old?
And lastly how long does a plate last? i've heard all sorts of stories that plates can be transferred from one person to another i.e. they are not unique to the driver?
Sorry lots of questions - but hopefully someone can clear all this ambiguity up pretty quickly who is experienced in this area.
I'm a 23-year-old masters student and fancy doing a bit of Uber driving in my free time.
I really do not know the first thing about getting a taxi plate, but it almost seems like 'anybody' can do it now - which is what appeals to me.
It would be greatly appreciated if members could share some knowledge on what the process is for getting a plate. I'm guessing there are multiple fees for multiple different things - as this is no doubt part of a councils 'staple' income.
I'm also guessing there would be some kind of competency test not too dissimilar from a driving license?
I live in the Yorkshire area but have noticed drivers tend to hold licenses from many different councils - is this because they are cheaper/easier to get in other areas ?
Also, I have a 2006 Nissan Almera - is my car automatically too old?
And lastly how long does a plate last? i've heard all sorts of stories that plates can be transferred from one person to another i.e. they are not unique to the driver?
Sorry lots of questions - but hopefully someone can clear all this ambiguity up pretty quickly who is experienced in this area.
Taxi plates vary from council to council , the age of vehicles varies from area to area , many have a vehicle test every 6 months to a year as well as a normal mot , some have colour specs of cars , then there is the taxi driver licence which often includes background checks .
Uber are not as thorough which is the reason for the protests from London black cabbies .
Add in the insurance costs and the earnings rate is fairly low despite what many drivers will tell you . What they tell the tax man and what they earn can be far apart .
Uber are not as thorough which is the reason for the protests from London black cabbies .
Add in the insurance costs and the earnings rate is fairly low despite what many drivers will tell you . What they tell the tax man and what they earn can be far apart .
A lot of the London Uber drivers use hire cars, even enterprise had a huge fleet of Prius/minicabs with TFL plates.
This would then include your insurance and car, you'd lose a chunk of your take home though.
https://www.enterprise.co.uk/en/business-car-hire/...
This would then include your insurance and car, you'd lose a chunk of your take home though.
https://www.enterprise.co.uk/en/business-car-hire/...
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