HeathrowLicensing facts
- Business: Aylesbury Airport Transfers (AAT)
- Licence type: Private hire (pre-booked), not hackney carriage
- Licensing authority: Buckinghamshire Council
- Legislation: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
- Driver checks: Enhanced DBS, council medical
- Vehicle checks: Annual council inspection, council plate displayed
- Insurance: Hire-and-reward cover for every passenger journey
- Address: The Gatehouse, Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury, HP19 8DB
Frequently asked questions
Is Aylesbury Airport Transfers licensed?+
Yes. Aylesbury Airport Transfers is a private hire service licensed by Buckinghamshire Council under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Every journey is driven by a council-licensed private hire driver in a council-plated vehicle.
What does a Buckinghamshire Council private hire licence require?+
An enhanced DBS criminal record check on the driver, a council medical assessment, an annual council vehicle inspection, and hire-and-reward insurance that covers every passenger journey. The driver carries a council badge and the car displays a council plate.
What is the difference between a private hire licence and a taxi licence?+
A private hire vehicle must be pre-booked and cannot be hailed in the street or take a job from a rank. A hackney carriage (taxi) can. Airport transfers are pre-booked, so private hire is the correct licence for this work. Both are issued and checked by the local council.
Is the price the driver charges regulated?+
Private hire fares are not set by the council; they are agreed with the operator before travel. Aylesbury Airport Transfers publishes a fixed price for every route, so the price is agreed before the journey and does not change with traffic or time of day.
Are the vehicles insured for passengers?+
Yes. Council licensing requires hire-and-reward insurance, which is the commercial cover that applies when passengers pay for a journey. Ordinary private car insurance does not cover paid passenger work.
How can I check a driver is licensed on the day?+
Look for the council badge worn by the driver and the licence plate fixed to the rear of the car. The driver's details are also confirmed to you the day before pickup.
Private hire vs taxi
What the licence distinction means for airport transfers.
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Licensing rules are set out in the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Last verified: 2026-09-22.