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Plying for hire and pre-booking for the Wolverhampton private hire test

Why a private hire driver may only carry passengers who pre-booked through their licensed operator, and what happens if they do not.

Below are 4 free practice questions on this topic. The full Wolverhampton bank has 8 questions on it. Each answer shows where the rule comes from, so you can read the official wording.

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Plying for hire and pre-booking: 4 free questions

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Key rules on this topic (answers to the questions above)

  • Section 45 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 makes it an offence to ply for hire with a carriage that is not licensed as a hackney carriage. Private hire work must be pre-booked through an operator.
  • The council's guidelines say plying for hire offences show a driver cannot work within the law, and generally result in passengers being uninsured during the journey.
  • Section 5.1.17 says a first offence will normally lead to revocation or refusal to renew, and a new licence will not normally be granted for 7 years.
  • Wolverhampton's notice for private hire passengers says the driver will ensure the passenger has pre-booked and is aware of the estimated fare before setting off.

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Sources

We checked these official sources on . Rules can change, so always confirm with the council before you book.