Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Bassetlaw?
129 vehicles in 2026 against 139 in 2024: taxis 52 → 44, private hire 87 → 85; 1.03 per 1,000 residents; 34% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 52 | 44 | down 15% |
| Private hire vehicles | 87 | 85 | down 2% |
| Driver licences | 149 | 136 | down 9% |
| Operator licences | 22 | 20 | down 9% |
How does Bassetlaw compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Bassetlaw ranks 25th of 35 for vehicles per head (1.03 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 26th for operators (20, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Bassetlaw | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.03 | 1.94 | 25th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 20 | 27 | 26th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 4 | 4 | 20th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 34% | 10% | 12th of 33 |
What does the Bassetlaw market look like for an operator?
Bassetlaw's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 34% taxis, 66% private hire of 129 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 4 PHVs per operator on average (85 across 20 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (136 for 129).
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 10 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Bassetlaw differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in Bassetlaw's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Bassetlaw taxi drivers sit no knowledge test; about 85% of councils test them.
- No knowledge test for Bassetlaw private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- No convictions policy required of Bassetlaw operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: Bassetlaw asks operators to record 10 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Bassetlaw's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Bassetlaw grant?
3 new, 4 renewed; 20 in force (22 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Bassetlaw?
20 at 1 April 2026, 22 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] Bassetlaw District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
