Regulation of private hire vehicle operators in London
3 London operator’s licences.
1
Any person may apply to the F1licensing authority for a London PHV operator’s licence.
2
An application under this section shall state the address of any premises in London which the applicant proposes to use as an operating centre.
3
The F1licensing authority shall grant a London PHV operator’s licence to the applicant if F2the authority is satisfied that—
a
the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a London PHV operator’s licence;
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if the applicant is an individual, the applicant is not disqualified by reason of the applicant's immigration status from operating a private hire vehicle; and
b
any further requirements that may be prescribed (which may include requirements relating to operating centres) are met.
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In determining for the purposes of subsection (3) whether an applicant is disqualified by reason of the applicant's immigration status from operating a private hire vehicle, the licensing authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.
4
A London PHV operator’s licence shall be granted subject to such conditions as may be prescribed and such other conditions as the F1licensing authority may think fit.
5
6
A London PHV operator’s licence shall—
a
specify the address of any premises in London which the holder of the licence may use as an operating centre;
b
be in such form and contain such particulars as the F1licensing authority may think fit.
7
An applicant for a London PHV operator’s licence may appeal to a magistrates’ court against—
a
a decision not to grant such a licence;
b
a decision not to specify an address proposed in the application as an operating centre; or
c
any condition (other than a prescribed condition) to which the licence is subject.