Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Amber Valley?
131 vehicles in 2026 against 163 in 2024: taxis 98 → 79, private hire 65 → 52; 1 per 1,000 residents; 15% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 98 | 79 | down 19% |
| Private hire vehicles | 65 | 52 | down 20% |
| Driver licences | 221 | 175 | down 21% |
| Operator licences | 27 | 30 | up 11% |
How does Amber Valley compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Amber Valley ranks 27th of 35 for vehicles per head (1 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 13th for operators (30, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Amber Valley | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1 | 1.94 | 27th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 30 | 27 | 13th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 4 | 23rd of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 15% | 10% | 15th of 33 |
What does the Amber Valley market look like for an operator?
Amber Valley's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 60% taxis, 40% private hire of 131 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (52 across 30 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (175 for 131): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 12 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Amber Valley differ from other councils?
1 departure from the usual rules in Amber Valley's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face both an age limit and an emission standard.[1]
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Amber Valley's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Amber Valley grant?
2 new, 2 renewed; 30 in force (27 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Amber Valley?
30 at 1 April 2026, 27 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] Amber Valley Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
