Private hire
Private hire vehicles must be booked in advance with a private hire operator.
The vehicle must display a yellow private hire vehicle licence (known as a plate) on the outside rear of the vehicle. The driver must wear or clearly display a photo ID badge which details their:
- name
- licence number
- the expiry date of the licence.
Taking a journey in a private hire vehicle that has not been pre-booked can lead to the driver, vehicle and passengers being uninsured. It can be dangerous to use a private hire vehicle that has not been booked. The driver is not acting under the control of their operator and may be bogus.
Number of passengers
The licence plate will state how many passengers that vehicle can carry.
- Private hire saloon vehicles can carry up to four passengers.
- People carriers can carry up to eight passengers.
Cost of the fare
Slough Borough Council does not set the fares for private hire vehicles. The fares are calculated by the operator. It is advisable to agree the fare with the operator/driver before you start the journey.
Road usage charges
Road usage charges include: airport charges, congestion charges, emission charges and toll road fees. Operators/drivers must also discuss if there are routes which avoid these charges or if there is a free option for drop off at an airport.