Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Gedling?
531 vehicles in 2026 against 682 in 2024: taxis 595 → 448, private hire 87 → 83; 4.42 per 1,000 residents; 0% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 595 | 448 | down 25% |
| Private hire vehicles | 87 | 83 | down 5% |
| Driver licences | 766 | 630 | down 18% |
| Operator licences | 7 | 9 | up 29% |
How does Gedling compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Gedling ranks 7th of 35 for vehicles per head (4.42 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 32nd for operators (9, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Gedling | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 4.42 | 1.94 | 7th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 9 | 27 | 32nd of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 9 | 4 | 7th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 0% | 10% | 33rd of 33 |
What does the Gedling market look like for an operator?
Gedling's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 84% taxis, 16% private hire of 531 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 9 PHVs per operator on average (83 across 9 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (630 for 531).
- 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 Gedling differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in Gedling's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit.[1]
- No convictions policy required of Gedling operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Gedling's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Gedling grant?
1 new, 3 renewed; 9 in force (7 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Gedling?
From Gedling 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 licence: 1 year / 3 years | £263 / £474 |
| DBS (new and renewal) / knowledge test | £49.50 / £50 |
| Vehicle licence, six months, including inspection | £210 |
| Vehicle inspection (new and renewal) / vehicle licence fee | £102 / £108 |
| Vehicle plate deposit (refundable) | £40 |
| Meter test / transfer of vehicle licence | £48 / £19 |
Gedling Borough Council: Taxi licensing application fees, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Gedling driver licence?
Driver licence: 1 year / 3 years: £263 / £474, according to Gedling Borough Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Gedling?
9 at 1 April 2026, 7 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] Gedling Borough Council: Taxi licensing application fees (read 8 Nov 2026)
