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FAQ About Taxis


  1. What do the different coloured taxi plates mean?
  2. What is the background to the Taxi Review?
  3. Who should I contact about my taxi driver or taxi vehicle licence?
Answer 1- The four colours of plate reflect the different taxi licensing categories.
Taxi Plate Green
Green
Taxis fitted with green plates are licensed as private hire. They may only accept pre-booked work. Their licence prevents them from being hailed in the street or working from a rank.
Taxi Plate Yellow
Yellow
Yellow plates are issued to Belfast Public Hire taxis. These must be accessible vehicles and work to fares regulated by the Department. Under the 1951 Belfast By-Laws, they are the only taxis that can be hailed in the street and work from ranks within a five-mile radius of Belfast city centre.
Taxi Plate Black and White
White
Vehicles fitted with white plates are licensed as Restricted Public Hire. They are known also as 'Public Hire Outside Belfast'. These taxis are licensed to accept pre-booked journeys throughout Northern Ireland and to be hailed in the street and work from ranks outside of the five-mile limit of Belfast city centre.
Taxi Plate White
White/Blue
These plates are issued to taxibuses, such as those which operate in parts of West Belfast, charging separate fares on services provided along pre-set routes
Answer 2 - The Northern Ireland Review of Taxi Regulation - the Taxi Review - was launched in November 2002. Its objective was to make recommendations aimed at creating a more effective and equitable regulatory framework, which promotes road and personal safety, improves accessibility and facilitates fair competition in the taxi industry.
Answer 3 - If you have a query about your taxi driver or taxi vehicle licence, you should contact
The Taxi Licensing Officer
DVLNI
Corporation Street
BELFAST
Telephone: 028 9025 4180
Taxi Plate Green