Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Caerphilly?
412 vehicles in 2026 against 404 in 2024: taxis 318 → 326, private hire 86 → 86; 2.33 per 1,000 residents; 6% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 318 | 326 | up 3% |
| Private hire vehicles | 86 | 86 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Driver licences | 401 | 418 | up 4% |
| Operator licences | 21 | 24 | up 14% |
How does Caerphilly compare with other councils in Wales?
Among councils in Wales, Caerphilly ranks 15th of 22 for vehicles per head (2.33 per 1,000, median 2.78). It ranks 15th for operators (24, median 32).[1]
| Measure | Caerphilly | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.33 | 2.78 | 15th of 22 |
| Operator licences | 24 | 32 | 15th of 22 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 4 | 5 | 13th of 22 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 6% | 8% | 14th of 22 |
What does the Caerphilly market look like for an operator?
Caerphilly's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 79% taxis, 21% private hire of 412 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 4 PHVs per operator on average (86 across 24 licences).
- 1 drivers per vehicle (418 for 412).
- 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 Caerphilly differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in Caerphilly's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- No disability awareness course for Caerphilly private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: Caerphilly asks operators to record 10 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Caerphilly's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Caerphilly grant?
1 new, 11 renewed, 1 revoked; 24 in force (21 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Caerphilly?
24 at 1 April 2026, 21 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] Caerphilly County Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
