Whether you drive your own vehicle, drive a vehicle owned by someone else, or work as an employee for a dispatch operator or another third party, you must comply with the SPSV regulations.
To become a taxi driver you must have the following:
♦ SPSV licence
You must have an SPSV driver licence in addition to your regular driving licence.
♦ A licensed SPSV
The vehicle that you operate must be associated with an active vehicle licence.
♦ A valid certificate of insurance
The vehicle must be insured to operate as an SPSV.
♦ A valid certificate of roadworthiness
The vehicle must have an NCT certificate.