Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Great Yarmouth?
353 vehicles in 2026 against 365 in 2024: taxis 178 → 169, private hire 187 → 184; 3.51 per 1,000 residents; 24% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 178 | 169 | down 5% |
| Private hire vehicles | 187 | 184 | down 2% |
| Driver licences | 430 | 457 | up 6% |
| Operator licences | 28 | 23 | down 18% |
How does Great Yarmouth compare with other councils in the East of England?
Among councils in the East of England, Great Yarmouth ranks 13th of 45 for vehicles per head (3.51 per 1,000, median 2.48). It ranks 38th for operators (23, median 40).[1]
| Measure | Great Yarmouth | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 3.51 | 2.48 | 13th of 45 |
| Operator licences | 23 | 40 | 38th of 45 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 8 | 5 | 14th of 45 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 24% | 21% | 21st of 44 |
What does the Great Yarmouth market look like for an operator?
Great Yarmouth's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 48% taxis, 52% private hire of 353 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 8 PHVs per operator on average (184 across 23 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (457 for 353): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority further from a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 12 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Great Yarmouth differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in Great Yarmouth's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit.[1]
- No disability awareness course for Great Yarmouth private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Great Yarmouth operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Great Yarmouth's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Great Yarmouth grant?
0 new, 1 renewed; 23 in force (28 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Great Yarmouth?
23 at 1 April 2026, 28 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] Great Yarmouth Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
