Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Adur?
83 vehicles in 2026 against 98 in 2024: taxis 28 → 23, private hire 70 → 60; 1.28 per 1,000 residents; 9% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 28 | 23 | down 18% |
| Private hire vehicles | 70 | 60 | down 14% |
| Driver licences | 131 | 104 | down 21% |
| Operator licences | 11 | 12 | up 9% |
How does Adur compare with other councils in the South East?
Among councils in the South East, Adur ranks 57th of 64 for vehicles per head (1.28 per 1,000, median 2.23). It ranks 64th for operators (12, median 51).[1]
| Measure | Adur | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.28 | 2.23 | 57th of 64 |
| Operator licences | 12 | 51 | 64th of 64 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 5 | 4 | 26th of 64 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 9% | 14% | 41st of 64 |
What does the Adur market look like for an operator?
Adur's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 28% taxis, 72% private hire of 83 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 5 PHVs per operator on average (60 across 12 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (104 for 83): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 0% dual-licensed drivers, 73 PHV-only, 31 taxi-only.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 12 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Adur differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in Adur's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit.[1]
- CCTV required in Adur taxis and private hire vehicles; about 9 in 10 councils only allow it.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Adur's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Adur grant?
2 new, 2 renewed; 12 in force (11 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Adur?
12 at 1 April 2026, 11 at 1 April 2024 (DfT).
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] DfT taxi and private hire vehicle statistics 2026, tables TAXI0104-TAXI0112 (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [2] GOV.UK: Driver licences for taxis and private hire vehicles (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [3] Adur District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
