Popular Jurisdictions
The Midlands
Set out below is a list of the local council authorities where many Uber partner-drivers have chosen to obtain their private hire driver licence in the UK.
The time and costs required to obtain a licence vary by council, as shown by the estimates set out below. Please note that the estimated times listed below, whilst generally accurate in our experience, are indicative only and are subject to change depending on current levels of demand.
Birmingham City
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £264
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 24 weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £140
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 1 Week
Derby
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £350
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 10 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £81
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 2 Weeks
Dudley
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £431
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 12 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £82
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 3 Weeks
Leicester
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £485
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 28 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £268
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 1 Week
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £489
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 15 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £290
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 1 Week
Nottingham
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £489
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 12 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £303
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 2 Weeks
Solihull
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £359
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 12 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £150
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 1 Week
Stoke-on-Trent
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £895
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 17 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £303
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 1 Week
Walsall
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £352
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 10 Weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £245
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 2 Weeks
Wolverhampton
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHDL: £250
Total estimated time to obtain a PHDL: 4 weeks
Total estimated cost of obtaining a PHVL: £255
Total estimated time to obtain a PHVL: 1 week
The time and costs required to obtain a licence vary by council, as shown by the estimates set out above. Please note that the estimated times listed above, whilst generally accurate in our experience, are indicative only and are subject to change depending on current levels of demand. The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.