Private hire seats and seatbelts

Understand the total number and size of seats your private hire vehicle should have.

Seating capacity

Your vehicle be able to carry between 4 and 8 passengers.

The seating capacity will be decided by us and will be based on the:

  • manufacturer’s specification found in the V5C document
  • layout of the seating
  • dimensions of the seating

Seating measurements

Each seat shall not be less than 406mm wide. All measurements are taken across the front of the seat cushion.  

Bench seats

If your vehicle has bench seats, then the seat must provide at least 406mm seating space for each passenger.

The rear bench seat must not be less than 1218mm. It should provide space for three passengers.

Seat belts

All seats must be fitted with approved seatbelts, of the lap and diagonal type.