Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Arun?
230 vehicles in 2026 against 209 in 2024: taxis 190 → 201, private hire 19 → 29; 1.35 per 1,000 residents; 2% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 190 | 201 | up 6% |
| Private hire vehicles | 19 | 29 | up 53% |
| Driver licences | 237 | 236 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Operator licences | 11 | 14 | up 27% |
How does Arun compare with other councils in the South East?
Among councils in the South East, Arun ranks 55th of 64 for vehicles per head (1.35 per 1,000, median 2.23). It ranks 62nd for operators (14, median 51).[1]
| Measure | Arun | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.35 | 2.23 | 55th of 64 |
| Operator licences | 14 | 51 | 62nd of 64 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 4 | 59th of 64 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 2% | 14% | 58th of 64 |
What does the Arun market look like for an operator?
Arun's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 87% taxis, 13% private hire of 230 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (29 across 14 licences).
- 1 drivers per vehicle (236 for 230).
- 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 Arun differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in Arun's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face both an age limit and an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- No English test for Arun drivers, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Arun's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Arun grant?
2 new, 11 renewed; 14 in force (11 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Arun?
14 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] Arun District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
