Wolverhampton Council reveals average wait time taken for private hire drivers to be licensed with the authority
- Perry Richardson
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read

New figures from the City of Wolverhampton Council revealed the average number of days to issue a private hire driver licence over the past year.
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Wolverhampton’s private hire licensing practices have come under scrutiny due to the unusually high number of licences it issues to drivers operating outside its area. The council has become a hub for private hire licensing, attracting applicants from across the UK due to its remote application process and relatively streamlined procedures.