There are two ways to obtain one of these licences:
- through the annual release of licences by the Transport Commission
- by purchasing from an existing licence holder. This requires consent from the Transport Commission for the transfer of the licence.
To apply for the transfer of a licence from another operator use this form (PDF 100.1 KB)
- be a natural person
- be accredited
- be registered operator of a suitable vehicle that is not used to provide a taxi service under another licence
- have no outstanding fees due to the Commission.
There will be no new owner-operator taxi licences made available by tender until after 1 October 2024.