Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Bolsover?
87 vehicles in 2026 against 101 in 2024: taxis 6 → 1, private hire 95 → 86; 1.04 per 1,000 residents; 0% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 6 | 1 | down 83% |
| Private hire vehicles | 95 | 86 | down 9% |
| Driver licences | 127 | 104 | down 18% |
| Operator licences | 32 | 27 | down 16% |
How does Bolsover compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Bolsover ranks 24th of 35 for vehicles per head (1.04 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 16th for operators (27, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Bolsover | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.04 | 1.94 | 24th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 27 | 27 | 16th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 3 | 4 | 21st of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 0% | 10% | 29th of 33 |
What does the Bolsover market look like for an operator?
Bolsover's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 1% taxis, 99% private hire of 87 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 3 PHVs per operator on average (86 across 27 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (104 for 87).
- 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 Bolsover differ from other councils?
6 departures from the usual rules in Bolsover's DfT return. Vehicles: drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- CCTV required in Bolsover taxis and private hire vehicles; about 9 in 10 councils only allow it.
- Bolsover operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Bolsover operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- No age or emission limit for Bolsover taxis, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- No age or emission limit for Bolsover private hire vehicles, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Bolsover's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Bolsover grant?
3 new, 4 renewed; 27 in force (32 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Bolsover?
27 at 1 April 2026, 32 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] Bolsover District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
