Appendix E
Differences between Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
specifications
Example- Voyager Ford Tourneo in Hackney Carriage format
Illuminated Roof Sign
Wrexham licensed Hackney Carriages
display a maroon licence plate on rear of
the vehicle.
• Livery signage is only permitted with prior authorisation of
the Chair and Vice chair of the Licensing Committee.
Example- Voyager Ford Tourneo in Hackney Carriage format
(cont)
Taximeter to calculate fare.
Full wheelchair access, retractable
wheelchair ramps, and provision to secure
wheelchair in vehicle.
Voyager Logo above Ford badges
Differences between Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
specifications (cont)
Ford Tourneo, Private Hire Specification
• Livery signage permitted- Company name, telephone
number and website can be displayed on any part of the
vehicle.
Yellow adhesive signs displayed in the rear passenger windows
of the vehicle.
White Private Hire Licence Plate on the front and rear of the
vehicle.
Example Interior, Voyager Ford Tourneo Hackney Carriage
Strengthened floor with retractable wheelchair access ramps
Bulkhead between driver and passenger area
Fixtures for securing wheelchairs. New seating including high vis detailing for persons with sight difficulties
Example interior Ford Tourneo Private Hire Specification
Traditional Minibus Style Seating layout
Private Hire Vehicle will have yellow adhesive sign in rear passenger windows.
(A hard copy in colour will be provided on the day of the Environmental Licensing Committee on request)