Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Calderdale?
1,288 vehicles in 2026 against 1,928 in 2024: taxis 97 → 53, private hire 1,831 → 1,235; 6.11 per 1,000 residents; 81% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 97 | 53 | down 45% |
| Private hire vehicles | 1,831 | 1,235 | down 33% |
| Driver licences | 1,778 | 1,437 | down 19% |
| Operator licences | 32 | 43 | up 34% |
How does Calderdale compare with other councils in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Among councils in Yorkshire and the Humber, Calderdale ranks 3rd of 15 for vehicles per head (6.11 per 1,000, median 3.7). It ranks 15th for operators (43, median 86).[1]
| Measure | Calderdale | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 6.11 | 3.7 | 3rd of 15 |
| Operator licences | 43 | 86 | 15th of 15 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 29 | 10 | 3rd of 15 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 81% | 25% | 4th of 15 |
What does the Calderdale market look like for an operator?
Calderdale's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 4% taxis, 96% private hire of 1,288 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 29 PHVs per operator on average (1,235 across 43 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (1,437 for 1,288).
- 10% dual-licensed drivers, 1,252 PHV-only, 41 taxi-only.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 12 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Calderdale differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in Calderdale's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face both an age limit and an emission standard.[1]
- Partial taxi cap: Calderdale limits licences for some areas; about 3 in 4 councils have no cap.
- No knowledge test for Calderdale private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- Calderdale operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Calderdale operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Calderdale's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Calderdale grant?
14 new, 29 renewed; 43 in force (32 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Calderdale?
43 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] Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
