Taxi or Private Hire operators
The Council is responsible for the processing of all licence applications including taxi operators.
Completed application forms will only be accepted if delivered in person by the applicant to the Community Hub, William Patrick Library, 2-4 West High Street, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, G66 1AD or Community Hub, Bearsden Library, 69 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3QT, Community Hub, Bishopbriggs Library, 170 Kirkintilloch Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 2LX or Community Hub, 46 Main Street, Lennoxtown, G66 7JJ together with the appropriate fee. Proof of ID will also be required to be shown along with appropriate authority if the applicant is a company or partnership.
In respect of partnerships, all partners are required to attend in person and produce appropriate ID in order for the application to be processed.
In addition to the delegated powers to grant licences, the Council's Civic Government Appeals Board is the licensing authority for miscellaneous applications under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 which include the licensing of taxi operators.
The standard conditions which attach to a taxi operator's or private hire operator's licence are published within the documents section of this page.
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A licence fee of £550 is payable for 3 years.
Application fees are non-refundable in the event that your application for a licence is unsuccessful.
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If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
If you wish to appeal against a decision to grant a licence and you are a valid objector, you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
East Dunbartonshire Council ("the Council") undertook a review of taxi fares in East Dunbartonshire. Following the periods of consultation (18 October 2018 to 15 February 2019), the Council reviewed the existing scales and determined that the fare scales should remain unchanged. These scales are set out in the Fare Card which become effective from 17 May 2019.
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East Dunbartonshire Council is encouraging applications for new Taxi Operator Licences to increase the number of vehicles available locally.
On 30 September 2019, a cap was introduced on the number of Taxi Operator Licences issued by the Council. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of local licences has fallen below that cap.
The Council is now inviting applications for approximately 80 licences. To ensure the opportunity is open to all, you can apply for up to two operator licences.
To help support applicants, the Council has, for a temporary period, relaxed the requirement to own the vehicle prior to applying for a licence.
Applicants do not need to complete the purchase of a vehicle until it is confirmed that a licence will be granted. You will have to confirm the make and model of vehicle you intend to use to ensure that it is permitted.
Once confirmation has been given that all checks are complete, you will then need to provide full vehicle details - including registration number, insurance information and proof of ownership - prior to the licence being granted and plates being issued.
Applications received after the cap has been reached will be added to the Council’s waiting list. The application itself will not be processed and any fee will be refunded.
To apply, download an application form – please note you do not have to fill in all of Section 4 of the form if you do not own a vehicle at this stage, but you most confirm the make and model of the vehicle you intend to use to ensure that it is permitted.
You will need to provide full vehicle details, including registration number, insurance information and proof of ownership, prior to the licence being granted and plates being issued.
Change of vehicle/registration
Use this form to apply for a change of vehicle/registration.
Grant/renewal of a licence
Use this form to apply for a grant or renewal of a licence.