Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Blaenau Gwent?
113 vehicles in 2026 against 116 in 2024: taxis 113 → 110, private hire 3 → 3; 1.66 per 1,000 residents; 9% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 113 | 110 | down 3% |
| Private hire vehicles | 3 | 3 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Driver licences | 115 | 117 | up 2% |
| Operator licences | 3 | 3 | about the same as in 2024 |
How does Blaenau Gwent compare with other councils in Wales?
Among councils in Wales, Blaenau Gwent ranks 21st of 22 for vehicles per head (1.66 per 1,000, median 2.78). It ranks 22nd for operators (3, median 32).[1]
| Measure | Blaenau Gwent | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.66 | 2.78 | 21st of 22 |
| Operator licences | 3 | 32 | 22nd of 22 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 1 | 5 | 22nd of 22 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 9% | 8% | 11th of 22 |
What does the Blaenau Gwent market look like for an operator?
Blaenau Gwent's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 97% taxis, 3% private hire of 113 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 1 PHV per operator on average (3 across 3 licences).
- 1 drivers per vehicle (117 for 113).
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority further from a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 12 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Blaenau Gwent differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in Blaenau Gwent's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Two tests for Blaenau Gwent taxi drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- Two tests for Blaenau Gwent private hire drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- No disability awareness course for Blaenau Gwent private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2023, by Blaenau Gwent's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Blaenau Gwent grant?
0 new, 0 renewed; 3 in force (3 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Blaenau Gwent?
3 at 1 April 2026, 3 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] Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
