Private hire driving in Scotland, without the guesswork

Licensing, low emission zones, and the money side — each guide checked directly against the council or government page it's about, not against someone else's summary of it.

Written by a working private hire driver in the west of Scotland. Corrections welcome — see about.

Guides

Glasgow's Low Emission Zone and private hire cars: what actually applies to you The exemption most drivers assume they can get doesn't apply to routine fare work — here's what the council page actually says, and what the real requirement is instead.
Private hire car licence renewal in Glasgow — the actual process Coming soon
Private hire vs taxi licence in Scotland — what's actually different Coming soon
Private hire licence costs by Scottish council, compared Coming soon