Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
266 vehicles in 2026 against 236 in 2024: taxis 87 → 91, private hire 149 → 175; 1.7 per 1,000 residents; 43% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 87 | 91 | up 5% |
| Private hire vehicles | 149 | 175 | up 17% |
| Driver licences | 259 | 272 | up 5% |
| Operator licences | 41 | 48 | up 17% |
How does King's Lynn and West Norfolk compare with other councils in the East of England?
Among councils in the East of England, King's Lynn and West Norfolk ranks 35th of 45 for vehicles per head (1.7 per 1,000, median 2.48). It ranks 17th for operators (48, median 40).[1]
| Measure | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.7 | 2.48 | 35th of 45 |
| Operator licences | 48 | 40 | 17th of 45 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 4 | 5 | 28th of 45 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 43% | 21% | 11th of 44 |
What does the King's Lynn and West Norfolk market look like for an operator?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 34% taxis, 66% private hire of 266 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 4 PHVs per operator on average (175 across 48 licences).
- 1 drivers per vehicle (272 for 266).
- 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in King's Lynn and West Norfolk's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Partial taxi cap: King's Lynn and West Norfolk limits licences for some vehicle types; about 3 in 4 councils have no cap.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by King's Lynn and West Norfolk's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does King's Lynn and West Norfolk grant?
4 new, 7 renewed, 1 revoked; 48 in force (41 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
48 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] Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
