Taxis and private hire cars

Licences for drivers, operators, vehicles and booking offices.

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Taxi rank consultation

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
APPOINTMENT OF TAXI STANCES

Notice is given that East Lothian Council, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 of the above Act, proposes to appoint the following taxi stances:

  • Wallyford Park and Ride – Two vehicle stance – 24 hours per day, seven days per week
  • High Street, Prestonpans – Two vehicle stance – 24 hours per day, seven days per week
  • North Berwick Railway Station – Three vehicle stance – 24 hours per day, seven days per week
  • Winton Place, Tranent – Two vehicle stance - 24 hours per day, seven days per week

Maps of all proposed locations can be found below.

Wallyford Park and Ride

High Street, Prestonpans

North Berwick Railway Station

Winton Place, Tranent

Any objections or representation to this proposal should be lodged in writing with the Licensing Authority, East Lothian Council, John Muir House, Haddington, EH41 3HA or by email to licensing@eastlothian.gov.uk, no later than 28 days after the date of this advertisement (16 June 2026).