Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Hyndburn?
352 vehicles in 2026 against 414 in 2024: taxis 55 → 55, private hire 359 → 297; 4.09 per 1,000 residents; 27% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 55 | 55 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Private hire vehicles | 359 | 297 | down 17% |
| Driver licences | 524 | 507 | down 3% |
| Operator licences | 31 | 38 | up 23% |
How does Hyndburn compare with other councils in the North West?
Among councils in the North West, Hyndburn ranks 14th of 35 for vehicles per head (4.09 per 1,000, median 3.73). It ranks 22nd for operators (38, median 45).[1]
| Measure | Hyndburn | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 4.09 | 3.73 | 14th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 38 | 45 | 22nd of 35 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 8 | 9 | 21st of 35 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 27% | 32% | 20th of 35 |
What does the Hyndburn market look like for an operator?
Hyndburn's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 16% taxis, 84% private hire of 352 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 8 PHVs per operator on average (297 across 38 licences).
- 1.4 drivers per vehicle (507 for 352): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 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 Hyndburn differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in Hyndburn's DfT return.[1]
- Partial taxi cap: Hyndburn limits licences for some vehicle types; about 3 in 4 councils have no cap.
- No English test for Hyndburn drivers, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- No age or emission limit for Hyndburn taxis, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- No age or emission limit for Hyndburn private hire vehicles, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2023, by Hyndburn's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Hyndburn grant?
9 new, 10 renewed; 38 in force (31 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Hyndburn?
38 at 1 April 2026, 31 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] Hyndburn Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
