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July 24, 2023

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HC/PHV Licence

To join ETS Surrey Ltd, you must obtain a hackney or private hire license from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, the local authority responsible for the area where our company operates. This license will authorise you to undertake all assignments with ETS Surrey Ltd. If you do not already possess this license, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Who can apply for a licence?

To apply for a hackney / private hire driver’s licence you must.

You will also need to complete an application form and provide supporting documents including:

Be 21 years old

Hold a UK or equivalent driving licence for at least 12 months

Have access to a valid email address

A recent (less than three months old) passport-sized photo.

Your driving licence (both the photo card and paper counterpart), showing your current UK address

proof of your right to work in the UK (e.g. a passport and visa)

Proof of identification necessary to start a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS – this organisation has replaced the Criminal Records Bureau) application online (e.g. a current valid passport, driving licence, two proofs of current address)

Complete the DBS application online at home. Once all checks are completed, the DBS will post your certificate to you and tell the council if it contains any information relevant to your application (e.g. convictions, cautions)

Supply a medical report provided by your registered doctor (licensed drivers must meet a medical standard equivalent to the DVLA Group 2 medical standard for vocational drivers)

Pass a knowledge test covering issues including the ability to read a map and plan a route; dealing with money and fares; the Highway Code.

Our Driver Opportunity

For a first application, for a three-year private hire licence, the fee in Reigate and Banstead is currently £274 and for a renewal the cost is £257.please contact us on +44 7767115930 or at info@ets4schools.com or complete our application form.