Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Basingstoke and Deane?
441 vehicles in 2026 against 391 in 2024: taxis 46 → 47, private hire 345 → 394; 2.28 per 1,000 residents; 100% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 46 | 47 | up 2% |
| Private hire vehicles | 345 | 394 | up 14% |
| Driver licences | 397 | 532 | up 34% |
| Operator licences | 77 | 113 | up 47% |
How does Basingstoke and Deane compare with other councils in the South East?
Among councils in the South East, Basingstoke and Deane ranks 30th of 64 for vehicles per head (2.28 per 1,000, median 2.23). It ranks 9th for operators (113, median 51).[1]
| Measure | Basingstoke and Deane | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.28 | 2.23 | 30th of 64 |
| Operator licences | 113 | 51 | 9th of 64 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 3 | 4 | 36th of 64 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 100% | 14% | 4th of 64 |
What does the Basingstoke and Deane market look like for an operator?
Basingstoke and Deane's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 11% taxis, 89% private hire of 441 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 3 PHVs per operator on average (394 across 113 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (532 for 441).
- 0% dual-licensed drivers, 451 PHV-only, 81 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 Basingstoke and Deane differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in Basingstoke and Deane'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]
- Two tests for Basingstoke and Deane taxi drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- No knowledge test for Basingstoke and Deane private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- DBS Update Service optional for Basingstoke and Deane drivers; about 86% of councils make it compulsory.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Basingstoke and Deane's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Basingstoke and Deane grant?
36 new, 7 renewed; 113 in force (77 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Basingstoke and Deane?
113 at 1 April 2026, 77 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] Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
