TfL Licensed Taxi — What It Means for You
TfL (Transport for London) licensing is the UK gold standard for taxi and private hire regulation. GetLondonTransfer is a fully licensed TfL Private Hire Vehicle operator. Here is what that means in practice.
Licensed operator number
Every TfL-licensed PHV operator has a unique licence number. You can verify any operator at tfl.gov.uk. GetLondonTransfer is fully registered and verifiable.
DBS-checked drivers
All drivers hold enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificates. Criminal record checks are a mandatory part of TfL driver licensing.
PHV driver licence
Every driver holds a current TfL Private Hire Vehicle driver licence — separate from a standard driving licence. Issued after criminal checks, medical examination and assessment.
Licensed vehicle
Every vehicle used is inspected and licensed by TfL. Vehicles must pass regular checks on roadworthiness, insurance and condition.
Black cabs (Hackney Carriages) can be hailed on the street and use taxi ranks. Private hire vehicles (like GetLondonTransfer) must be pre-booked through a licensed operator and cannot accept walk-up hires. Both are TfL-regulated, both are legitimate — the distinction affects where and how they can collect passengers.
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