Taxi licensing
Guidance and application requirements for taxi drivers, vehicle owners and taxi operators in Eastbourne and the Lewes district.
Taxi driver licence
Your council is responsible for licensing taxi and private hire drivers, their vehicles and private hire operators.
Taxi vehicle licence
Apply for your taxi vehicle licence, and find out about: fees, standards and eligibility.
Taxi operator licence
Taxi operators are the people or companies who take the bookings.
Information on taxis
Your council is responsible for licensing taxis and private hire drivers as well as vehicles and private hire operators.
Replace lost or stolen taxi licences, badges, plates or door signs
How to request replacements plates, badges and door signs for your taxi
Report points, cautions and convictions on taxi driver licence
This form can only be used to report points, cautions and convictions if your taxi driver licence was issued by Eastbourne Borough Council
Accident in your taxi
The holder of a vehicle licence must report an accident within 72 hours of an accident taking place.