High volume of new private hire applications
Before applying, please be aware there will be limited availability for new private hire vehicle compliance tests, resulting in a significant delay before your vehicle can be licenced. Any driver wishing to use a vehicle which is not an existing Knowsley licenced private hire vehicle should consider this before applying for a private hire badge.
We are receiving an exceptionally high volume of new driver applications which are being dealt with in date of application order. When applying, you must provide all the required documentation.
All applications received before 08/12/2024 should now have been contacted with an Essential Skills Assessment (ESA) invitation. Please check your junk/spam mailbox.
ESA appointments are only dealt with by email.
If you applied before 08/12/2024 and have not received an invitation or if you are unable to attend the appointment you have been invited to, please email ESA-Appointments@knowsley.gov.uk including your full name, full address, application reference (if known) and national insurance number.
If your email address has changed since applying, please complete the change of details form.