Transport for London’s compliance officers are employed to inspect private hire drivers, vehicles, and private hire operators in London to ensure they comply with relevant legislation and regulations.
Car Documentation
Please have the following in the car at all times:
Insurance Certificate
Insurance Vehicle Schedule (depending on insurers, the insurance certificate and vehicle schedule might be located on the same page)
Insurance Permission Letter (subject to PCO car rental company agreement)
Driver Documentation:
Please have the following in the car at all times:
Driving Licence
PCO badge – To be worn around your neck at all times and not to be placed anywhere else (e.g on the vehicle)
Daily Car Checks:
Tyre Tread – The law requires car tyres to have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm in a continuous band around the central three quarters of the tyre
Lights – Check all your lights are working. You could park your car near a wall to check rear lights e.g. brake lights
Cleanliness – Make sure your car is clean at all times
Bodywork Damage – Please ensure there is no damage to your car and that it’s in a working order e.g rear window wiper is working, rear bumper damage