Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Derbyshire Dales?
80 vehicles in 2026 against 204 in 2024: taxis 57 → 49, private hire 147 → 31; 1.11 per 1,000 residents; 0% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 57 | 49 | down 14% |
| Private hire vehicles | 147 | 31 | down 79% |
| Driver licences | 204 | 125 | down 39% |
| Operator licences | 10 | 14 | up 40% |
How does Derbyshire Dales compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Derbyshire Dales ranks 23rd of 35 for vehicles per head (1.11 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 31st for operators (14, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Derbyshire Dales | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.11 | 1.94 | 23rd of 35 |
| Operator licences | 14 | 27 | 31st of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 4 | 24th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 0% | 10% | 30th of 33 |
What does the Derbyshire Dales market look like for an operator?
Derbyshire Dales's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 61% taxis, 39% private hire of 80 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (31 across 14 licences).
- 1.6 drivers per vehicle (125 for 80): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 61% dual-licensed drivers, 49 PHV-only.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 10 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Derbyshire Dales differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in Derbyshire Dales's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face both an age limit and an emission standard.[1]
- No disability awareness course for Derbyshire Dales private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Derbyshire Dales operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Derbyshire Dales operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: Derbyshire Dales asks operators to record 10 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Derbyshire Dales's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Derbyshire Dales grant?
3 new, 0 renewed; 14 in force (10 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Derbyshire Dales?
14 at 1 April 2026, 10 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] Derbyshire Dales District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
