Lichfield District Council rolls out new taxi plates to boost passenger safety and confidence

Lichfield taxi drivers to display new plates and ID badges in council safety upgrade

All taxis and private hire vehicles licensed by Lichfield District Council will soon carry new plates, signs and driver ID badges in an effort to make vehicles more recognisable and offer clearer ways for passengers to provide feedback.The new requirements apply to the district’s 114 licensed vehicles and 131 drivers. Changes will be phased in as licences are renewed, with full rollout scheduled to be completed by 1 April 2026.Private hire vehic…

Lichfield District Council rolls out new taxi plates to boost passenger safety and confidence

From now on, private hire vehicles and hackney carriages licensed by the council will display distinctive plates and signs on the rear, front and sides of the vehicle. Hackney carriage fares set by the council will be clearly visible in the inside rear window, and all vehicles will feature information on how to contact the council, including email, phone and a QR code, to share feedback or report concerns.