Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in East Riding of Yorkshire?
248 vehicles in 2026 against 247 in 2024: taxis 92 → 81, private hire 155 → 167; 0.7 per 1,000 residents; 11% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 92 | 81 | down 12% |
| Private hire vehicles | 155 | 167 | up 8% |
| Driver licences | 294 | 302 | up 3% |
| Operator licences | 65 | 76 | up 17% |
How does East Riding of Yorkshire compare with other councils in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Among councils in Yorkshire and the Humber, East Riding of Yorkshire ranks 15th of 15 for vehicles per head (0.7 per 1,000, median 3.7). It ranks 9th for operators (76, median 86).[1]
| Measure | East Riding of Yorkshire | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 3.7 | 15th of 15 |
| Operator licences | 76 | 86 | 9th of 15 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 10 | 15th of 15 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 11% | 25% | 11th of 15 |
What does the East Riding of Yorkshire market look like for an operator?
East Riding of Yorkshire's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 33% taxis, 67% private hire of 248 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (167 across 76 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (302 for 248).
- 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 East Riding of Yorkshire differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in East Riding of Yorkshire'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]
- CCTV required in East Riding of Yorkshire taxis and private hire vehicles; about 9 in 10 councils only allow it.
- East Riding of Yorkshire taxi drivers sit no knowledge test; about 85% of councils test them.
- No knowledge test for East Riding of Yorkshire private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by East Riding of Yorkshire's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does East Riding of Yorkshire grant?
12 new, 2 renewed, 1 suspended; 76 in force (65 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in East Riding of Yorkshire?
76 at 1 April 2026, 65 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] East Riding of Yorkshire Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
