Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Broxtowe?
107 vehicles in 2026 against 120 in 2024: taxis 116 → 102, private hire 4 → 5; 0.93 per 1,000 residents; 1% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 116 | 102 | down 12% |
| Private hire vehicles | 4 | 5 | up 25% |
| Driver licences | 136 | 118 | down 13% |
| Operator licences | 6 | 4 | down 33% |
How does Broxtowe compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Broxtowe ranks 30th of 35 for vehicles per head (0.93 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 34th for operators (4, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Broxtowe | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.93 | 1.94 | 30th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 4 | 27 | 34th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 1 | 4 | 33rd of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 1% | 10% | 27th of 33 |
What does the Broxtowe market look like for an operator?
Broxtowe's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 95% taxis, 5% private hire of 107 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 1 PHV per operator on average (5 across 4 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (118 for 107).
- 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 Broxtowe differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in Broxtowe'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]
- Fewer booking details required: Broxtowe asks operators to record 10 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2023, by Broxtowe's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Broxtowe grant?
0 new, 2 renewed; 4 in force (6 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Broxtowe?
From Broxtowe Borough 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 |
|---|---|
| Private hire / hackney carriage driver, initial application, 3 years | £284.00 |
| Driver renewal: 1 year / 3 years | £125.00 / £246.00 |
| Knowledge test (initial application) / retest | £55.00 / £55.00 |
| Vehicle renewal: under 5 years old (1 year) / over 5 years old (6 months) | £237.00 / £203.00 |
| Private hire operator, 5 years: 1 / 2-5 / 6-10 vehicles | £115.00 / £220.00 / £470.50 |
| Private hire operator, 5 years: 11-15 / 16-20 / 21+ vehicles | £790.00 / £1,050.00 / £1,500.00 |
Broxtowe Borough Council: Taxi charges, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Broxtowe driver licence?
Private hire / hackney carriage driver, initial application, 3 years: £284.00, according to Broxtowe Borough Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Broxtowe?
4 at 1 April 2026, 6 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] Broxtowe Borough Council: Taxi charges (read 8 Nov 2026)
