Specialist and professional licences, 4 articles
Bus and taxi
4 guides in the bus and taxi section of specialist and professional licences. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 4 min readBus and Coach (PCV) Licence
UK Cat D bus and coach (PCV) licence: minimum age, medical, theory, 4 modules, costs, and the order to take them. D1 minibus or full D explained.
Read article - Guide, 4 min readD1 Minibus Licence
UK Cat D1 minibus licence (9 to 16 seats): pre-1997 grandfather rights, medical, theory and practical tests, and the £1,500 to £2,500 typical 2026 cost.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readTaxi Licence Process
UK hackney carriage taxi licence: council application, knowledge test, DBS, medical and vehicle plate, with 8 to 16 week timeline and £350 to £900 in fees.
Read article - Guide, 4 min readPrivate Hire Licence
UK private hire (PHV) licence guide: 8 to 16 week council application, DBS check, medical, knowledge test, and how Uber and Bolt differ from a hackney licence.
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