Key facts
- Licensing authority
- Erewash Borough Council
- Vehicles, 1 April 2026
- 118 taxis (5 wheelchair accessible), 30 private hire[1]
- Licences held
- 165 drivers, 16 operators[1]
- Per 1,000 residents
- 1.3 vehicles (England: 5.84)[1]
- Hackney carriage / private hire driver licence, new or renewal: 3 years / 1 year
- £245.00 / £85.00[3]
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Erewash?
148 vehicles in 2026 against 163 in 2024: taxis 129 → 118, private hire 34 → 30; 1.3 per 1,000 residents; 4% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 129 | 118 | down 9% |
| Private hire vehicles | 34 | 30 | down 12% |
| Driver licences | 191 | 165 | down 14% |
| Operator licences | 14 | 16 | up 14% |
How does Erewash compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Erewash ranks 22nd of 35 for vehicles per head (1.3 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 29th for operators (16, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Erewash | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.94 | 22nd of 35 |
| Operator licences | 16 | 27 | 29th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 4 | 25th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 4% | 10% | 20th of 33 |
What does the Erewash market look like for an operator?
Erewash's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 80% taxis, 20% private hire of 148 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (30 across 16 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (165 for 148).
- 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 Erewash differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in Erewash's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- No convictions policy required of Erewash operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Erewash's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Erewash grant?
2 new, 0 renewed; 16 in force (14 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Erewash?
From Erewash Borough Council's own fee page, read 08/11/2026. Fees are reviewed each year, usually from April, so check the page before you apply.[3]
| Licence or charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hackney carriage / private hire driver licence, new or renewal: 3 years / 1 year | £245.00 / £85.00 |
| Drivers' knowledge test (and retest) | £38.00 |
| DBS check | £49.50 |
| Private hire operator licence, 5 years | £441.00 |
| Vehicle licence, under 5 years old (1 test) | £288.00 (£245.00 licence + £43.00 test) |
| Vehicle licence, over 5 years old (2 tests) | £331.00 (£245.00 licence + £86.00 tests) |
| Low-emission discount on the licence part | 10% (75-100 g/km), 20% (1-74 g/km), 30% (zero emission) |
| Vehicle transfer | £120.00 |
Erewash Borough Council: Taxi licensing fees 2025/2026, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Erewash driver licence?
Hackney carriage / private hire driver licence, new or renewal: 3 years / 1 year: £245.00 / £85.00, according to Erewash Borough Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Erewash?
16 at 1 April 2026, 14 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] Erewash Borough Council: Taxi licensing fees 2025/2026 (read 8 Nov 2026)
