Key facts
- Licensing authority
- Broadland District Council
- Vehicles, 1 April 2026
- 0 taxis (0 wheelchair accessible), 682 private hire[1]
- Licences held
- 827 drivers, 52 operators[1]
- Per 1,000 residents
- 4.94 vehicles (England: 5.84)[1]
- Combined driver licence: new (DVLA check and safeguarding training) / renewal
- £345.00 / £319.00[3]
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Broadland?
682 vehicles in 2026 against 653 in 2024: taxis 0 → 0, private hire 653 → 682; 4.94 per 1,000 residents.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Private hire vehicles | 653 | 682 | up 4% |
| Driver licences | 715 | 827 | up 16% |
| Operator licences | 53 | 52 | down 2% |
How does Broadland compare with other councils in the East of England?
Among councils in the East of England, Broadland ranks 9th of 45 for vehicles per head (4.94 per 1,000, median 2.48). It ranks 16th for operators (52, median 40).[1]
| Measure | Broadland | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 4.94 | 2.48 | 9th of 45 |
| Operator licences | 52 | 40 | 16th of 45 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 13 | 5 | 6th of 45 |
What does the Broadland market look like for an operator?
Broadland's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 0% taxis, 100% private hire of 682 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 13 PHVs per operator on average (682 across 52 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (827 for 682).
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 11 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Broadland differ from other councils?
7 departures from the usual rules in Broadland's DfT return.[1]
- CCTV banned in Broadland taxis, like only a handful of councils.
- Broadland taxi drivers sit no knowledge test; about 85% of councils test them.
- No knowledge test for Broadland private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- DBS Update Service optional for Broadland drivers; about 86% of councils make it compulsory.
- No age or emission limit for Broadland taxis, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- Fewer booking details required: Broadland asks operators to record 11 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out date booking is made.
- Policy last updated: before 2022, by Broadland's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Broadland grant?
3 new, 2 renewed; 52 in force (53 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Broadland?
From Broadland District Council's own fee page, read 08/11/2026. Fees are reviewed each year, usually from April, so check the page before you apply.[3]
| Licence or charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Combined driver licence: new (DVLA check and safeguarding training) / renewal | £345.00 / £319.00 |
| DBS application | £51.50 |
| Hackney carriage or private hire vehicle, 1 year: new / renewal | £275.00 / £250.00 |
| Vehicle renewal, 6 months / transfer | £180.00 / £52.00 |
| Private hire operator, 5 years: 1-6 / 7-49 vehicles | £635.90 / £786.20 |
| Private hire operator, 5 years: 50-99 / 100+ vehicles | £936.60 / £1,187.60 |
South Norfolk and Broadland councils: Taxi and private hire licence fees, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Broadland driver licence?
Combined driver licence: new (DVLA check and safeguarding training) / renewal: £345.00 / £319.00, according to Broadland District Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Broadland?
52 at 1 April 2026, 53 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] South Norfolk and Broadland councils: Taxi and private hire licence fees (read 8 Nov 2026)
