Hackney carriage and private hire licensing

Hackney carriage (Taxi) and private hire licences information, wheelchair and disabled access vehicles, compliance garages and hackney carriage fares.

Hackney carriage (Taxi) and private hire licences information

The Royal Borough is responsible for the licensing of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers and vehicles, and Private Hire Operators who wish to operate within the Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Wheelchair and disabled access vehicles

Borough licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles which are wheelchair accessible will be known as “designated” vehicles.

Compliance garages

Information about authorised compliance garages.

Complaints against a licensed driver or licensed vehicle

Information how to make a complaint a licensed driver and what we record the information.

Hackney carriage fares

The Proprietor or driver of a Hackney Carriage will display a statement of the fares (Tariff) fixed by the council to be clearly displayed in their vehicle.

Hackney carriage fares increase

New tariff increase. If you wish to object to the increase, please send your objection by Friday 7 November 2025.

For further information, please contact us:

Email

licensing@rbwm.gov.uk

Address

Licensing Team
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Town Hall
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1RF
United Kingdom