Private Hire?

[swindorski46]

It has been brought to my attention that some members of the public are willing to pay good money to be taken out for a drive in a sportscar, either for a birthday, anniversary or just to arrive at a function in style.

At what stage does this become "Private hire", and therefore need licenses and the like, and would this practice have any bearing on the insurnce on the car?

Just wondered.

[te51cle]

Often thought about that myself. I suspect that as soon as money changes hands then you're doing it "for hire or reward".

Another good reason for using cash more than credit cards or cheques

[wolf1]

The vehicle will have to be licenced by your local authority as a private hire vehicle. Unless of course the journeys are for regular account work. The driver will also have to be licenced by the local authority. Insurance is approx £4000 per year for a newly qualified private hire driver.

[mcflurry]

swindorski46 said:

At what stage does this become "Private hire"?

the stage where you declare it
If caught you were, "just offering a lift and were offered petrol money"

[swindorski46]

wolf1 said:

The vehicle will have to be licenced by your local authority as a private hire vehicle. Unless of course the journeys are for regular account work. The driver will also have to be licenced by the local authority. Insurance is approx £4000 per year for a newly qualified private hire driver.

Is this the same for wedding cars and the like?

I don't recall seeing a private hire plate on the back of any rollers used for weddings?