Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Blaby?
80 vehicles in 2026 against 125 in 2024: taxis 39 → 42, private hire 86 → 38; 0.74 per 1,000 residents; 0% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 39 | 42 | up 8% |
| Private hire vehicles | 86 | 38 | down 56% |
| Driver licences | 160 | 118 | down 26% |
| Operator licences | 23 | 19 | down 17% |
How does Blaby compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Blaby ranks 35th of 35 for vehicles per head (0.74 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 27th for operators (19, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Blaby | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.74 | 1.94 | 35th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 19 | 27 | 27th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 4 | 27th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 0% | 10% | 31st of 33 |
What does the Blaby market look like for an operator?
Blaby's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 53% taxis, 47% private hire of 80 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (38 across 19 licences).
- 1.5 drivers per vehicle (118 for 80): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 39% dual-licensed drivers, 52 PHV-only, 20 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 Blaby differ from other councils?
1 departure from the usual rules in Blaby'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]
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Blaby's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Blaby grant?
1 new, 7 renewed, 1 refused, 1 revoked; 19 in force (23 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Blaby?
19 at 1 April 2026, 23 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] Blaby District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
