Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Fylde?
319 vehicles in 2026 against 260 in 2024: taxis 97 → 101, private hire 163 → 218; 3.73 per 1,000 residents; 11% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 97 | 101 | up 4% |
| Private hire vehicles | 163 | 218 | up 34% |
| Driver licences | 329 | 398 | up 21% |
| Operator licences | 29 | 34 | up 17% |
How does Fylde compare with other councils in the North West?
Among councils in the North West, Fylde ranks 18th of 35 for vehicles per head (3.73 per 1,000, median 3.73). It ranks 26th for operators (34, median 45).[1]
| Measure | Fylde | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 3.73 | 3.73 | 18th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 34 | 45 | 26th of 35 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 6 | 9 | 28th of 35 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 11% | 32% | 30th of 35 |
What does the Fylde market look like for an operator?
Fylde's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 32% taxis, 68% private hire of 319 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 6 PHVs per operator on average (218 across 34 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (398 for 319).
- 86% dual-licensed drivers, 47 PHV-only, 8 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 Fylde differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in Fylde's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit.[1]
- No English test for Fylde drivers, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- No disability awareness course for Fylde private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Fylde's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Fylde grant?
2 new, 1 renewed; 34 in force (29 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Fylde?
From Fylde 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 |
|---|---|
| Driver badge, new application: 1 year / 3 years | £154.50 / £257.50 |
| Driver badge renewal: 1 year / 3 years | £103.00 / £203.00 |
| DBS / DBS Update Service (paid to DBS) | £41.00 / £15.00 |
| Knowledge test | £20.50 |
| Vehicle licence | £213.00 |
| Private hire operator, 5 years: 1-5 / 6-10 / over 11 vehicles | £333.00 / £355.00 / £382.00 |
Fylde Council: Taxi licensing fees, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Fylde driver licence?
Driver badge, new application: 1 year / 3 years: £154.50 / £257.50, according to Fylde Borough Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Fylde?
34 at 1 April 2026, 29 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] Fylde Council: Taxi licensing fees (read 8 Nov 2026)
