Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Cannock Chase?
202 vehicles in 2026 against 230 in 2024: taxis 213 → 179, private hire 17 → 23; 1.94 per 1,000 residents; 7% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 213 | 179 | down 16% |
| Private hire vehicles | 17 | 23 | up 35% |
| Driver licences | 261 | 228 | down 13% |
| Operator licences | 11 | 11 | about the same as in 2024 |
How does Cannock Chase compare with other councils in the West Midlands?
Among councils in the West Midlands, Cannock Chase ranks 16th of 30 for vehicles per head (1.94 per 1,000, median 1.96). It ranks 27th for operators (11, median 46).[1]
| Measure | Cannock Chase | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.94 | 1.96 | 16th of 30 |
| Operator licences | 11 | 46 | 27th of 30 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 5 | 24th of 30 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 7% | 79% | 24th of 30 |
What does the Cannock Chase market look like for an operator?
Cannock Chase's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 89% taxis, 11% private hire of 202 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (23 across 11 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (228 for 202).
- 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 Cannock Chase differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in Cannock Chase'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]
- Cannock Chase operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Cannock Chase's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Cannock Chase grant?
0 new, 0 renewed; 11 in force (11 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Cannock Chase?
11 at 1 April 2026, 11 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] Cannock Chase District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
