Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in High Peak?
189 vehicles in 2026 against 257 in 2024: taxis 120 → 103, private hire 137 → 86; 2.06 per 1,000 residents; 7% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 120 | 103 | down 14% |
| Private hire vehicles | 137 | 86 | down 37% |
| Driver licences | 291 | 232 | down 20% |
| Operator licences | 41 | 37 | down 10% |
How does High Peak compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, High Peak ranks 16th of 35 for vehicles per head (2.06 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 9th for operators (37, median 27).[1]
| Measure | High Peak | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.06 | 1.94 | 16th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 37 | 27 | 9th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 4 | 26th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 7% | 10% | 19th of 33 |
What does the High Peak market look like for an operator?
High Peak's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 54% taxis, 46% private hire of 189 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (86 across 37 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (232 for 189).
- 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 High Peak differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in High Peak's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Taxi numbers capped: High Peak limits hackney carriage licences (103 in April 2026); about 1 in 4 councils do.
- No convictions policy required of High Peak operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by High Peak's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does High Peak grant?
3 new, 8 renewed; 37 in force (41 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in High Peak?
37 at 1 April 2026, 41 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] High Peak Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
