Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Maldon?
75 vehicles in 2026 against 85 in 2024: taxis 68 → 56, private hire 17 → 19; 1.08 per 1,000 residents; 11% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 68 | 56 | down 18% |
| Private hire vehicles | 17 | 19 | up 12% |
| Driver licences | 102 | 95 | down 7% |
| Operator licences | 14 | 11 | down 21% |
How does Maldon compare with other councils in the East of England?
Among councils in the East of England, Maldon ranks 43rd of 45 for vehicles per head (1.08 per 1,000, median 2.48). It ranks 45th for operators (11, median 40).[1]
| Measure | Maldon | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.08 | 2.48 | 43rd of 45 |
| Operator licences | 11 | 40 | 45th of 45 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 5 | 40th of 45 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 11% | 21% | 24th of 44 |
What does the Maldon market look like for an operator?
Maldon's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 75% taxis, 25% private hire of 75 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (19 across 11 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (95 for 75): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 10 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Maldon differ from other councils?
7 departures from the usual rules in Maldon's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face both an age limit and an emission standard.[1]
- CCTV required in Maldon private hire vehicles; about 9 in 10 councils only allow it.
- Maldon taxi drivers sit no knowledge test; about 85% of councils test them.
- No knowledge test for Maldon private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- Maldon operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Maldon operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: Maldon asks operators to record 10 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by Maldon's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Maldon grant?
0 new, 1 renewed; 11 in force (14 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Maldon?
11 at 1 April 2026, 14 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] Maldon District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
