Live within about 50 miles of Manchester/Salford? We can usually confirm PHV rental eligibility quickly with your home postcode and badge council. #PHV #TaxiDriver #GreaterManchester
If you’re a working private hire driver, the easiest way to avoid wasted time is to check the basics first: your badge council and where you actually live. This guide explains our 50‑mile rule in plain English and how to check your postcode against it.
At a glance
- PHV drivers only: we rent to licensed private hire taxi drivers (not private motorists).
- Accepted badges: Wolverhampton, Sefton, Trafford, Knowsley, or Manchester councils.
- Where you live matters: you need to live within about 50 miles of Manchester/Salford.
- Work apps: our cars are suitable for Uber and Bolt.
- What we’ll ask for: your badge council and your home postcode to check eligibility.
Who this rental is for
We’re set up for drivers who want a straightforward PHV rental for day-to-day work around Manchester and nearby areas. Most of our drivers are doing a mix of city trips, station work, and longer runs, so we keep the cars practical for that kind of driving.
This is for you if you’re already licensed, you’re local enough to manage the rental sensibly, and you want a saloon that works well on the usual apps.
The eligibility rules (badge + 50 miles)
Rule 1: You must be a licensed PHV driver with one of these badge councils: Wolverhampton, Sefton, Trafford, Knowsley, or Manchester.
Rule 2: You must live within about 50 miles of Manchester/Salford. That’s based on where you live day-to-day (your home address), not where you plan to work.
If you live more than 50 miles away, we won’t be able to offer a rental.
How to check quickly (postcode + badge council)
If you’re unsure, the fastest way is to send us two bits of info and we’ll tell you if you’re in-range:
- Your home postcode (where you actually live)
- Your badge council (Wolverhampton, Sefton, Trafford, Knowsley, or Manchester)
A lot of confusion comes from mixing up three different things:
- Badge council: who issued your PHV licence/badge
- Where you work: Manchester or elsewhere (you can work Manchester with an accepted badge)
- Where you live: this is what the 50‑mile rule is based on
If you message your postcode and badge council up front, it saves back-and-forth and stops you travelling over for no reason.
Vehicle types you can expect (examples)
We provide practical PHV saloons suitable for Uber and Bolt. Stock changes, but examples of the type of car we may have include:
- Toyota Prius
- Skoda Octavia
- Kia Ceed
- Similar PHV-ready saloons
If you’ve got a preference (for example, hybrid for stop-start city driving), tell us when you contact us and we’ll confirm what’s available.
What to have ready (quick checklist)
- Your badge council (Wolverhampton, Sefton, Trafford, Knowsley, or Manchester)
- Your home postcode (for the 50‑mile check)
- Your licence/badge details (so we can confirm you’re licensed)
- The apps you’re planning to use (e.g., Uber, Bolt)
- A quick note on what you need from a car (auto/hybrid preference, boot space, etc.)
Next steps
Send us your home postcode and badge council first, and we’ll confirm whether you’re eligible under the 50‑mile rule. If you are, we’ll take it from there and talk through what vehicles are available and what you’ll need to bring along.
FAQs
Can I work Manchester with a Trafford, Sefton, Knowsley, Wolverhampton or Manchester badge?
Yes. Drivers can work in Manchester as long as your badge is from one of the accepted councils listed above.
What if I live more than 50 miles away?
We can’t offer rentals if you live outside about 50 miles of Manchester/Salford.
Do you provide Uber/Bolt accounts or driving work?
No. We only provide the rental vehicle. You’ll need your own accounts and your own work.
What do you need from me to check eligibility?
Your home postcode and your badge council. That’s usually enough to confirm whether you fit the 50‑mile rule and our licence criteria.
What cars do you usually have?
Examples include Toyota Prius, Skoda Octavia, and Kia Ceed (or similar PHV saloons). Availability changes, so ask and we’ll confirm what’s in.
I’m licensed with a different council — can I still rent?
At the moment we only accept badges from Wolverhampton, Sefton, Trafford, Knowsley, or Manchester councils.
