Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Isle of Anglesey?
105 vehicles in 2026 against 100 in 2024: taxis 67 → 74, private hire 33 → 31; 1.52 per 1,000 residents; 1% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 67 | 74 | up 10% |
| Private hire vehicles | 33 | 31 | down 6% |
| Driver licences | 100 | 118 | up 18% |
| Operator licences | 15 | 17 | up 13% |
How does Isle of Anglesey compare with other councils in Wales?
Among councils in Wales, Isle of Anglesey ranks 22nd of 22 for vehicles per head (1.52 per 1,000, median 2.78). It ranks 18th for operators (17, median 32).[1]
| Measure | Isle of Anglesey | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.52 | 2.78 | 22nd of 22 |
| Operator licences | 17 | 32 | 18th of 22 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 5 | 20th of 22 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 1% | 8% | 19th of 22 |
What does the Isle of Anglesey market look like for an operator?
Isle of Anglesey's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 70% taxis, 30% private hire of 105 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (31 across 17 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (118 for 105).
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority further from a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 7 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Isle of Anglesey differ from other councils?
6 departures from the usual rules in Isle of Anglesey's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- No English test for Isle of Anglesey drivers, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- No good-character certificate from Isle of Anglesey applicants who lived abroad; about 84% of councils require one.
- No disability awareness course for Isle of Anglesey private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Isle of Anglesey operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Isle of Anglesey operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: before 2022, by Isle of Anglesey's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Isle of Anglesey grant?
3 new, 3 renewed; 17 in force (15 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Isle of Anglesey?
17 at 1 April 2026, 15 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] Isle of Anglesey County Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
