Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Mansfield?
226 vehicles in 2026 against 124 in 2024: taxis 67 → 92, private hire 57 → 134; 2 per 1,000 residents; 43% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 67 | 92 | up 37% |
| Private hire vehicles | 57 | 134 | up 135% |
| Driver licences | 161 | 294 | up 83% |
| Operator licences | 14 | 18 | up 29% |
How does Mansfield compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Mansfield ranks 17th of 35 for vehicles per head (2 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 28th for operators (18, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Mansfield | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2 | 1.94 | 17th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 18 | 27 | 28th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 7 | 4 | 12th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 43% | 10% | 10th of 33 |
What does the Mansfield market look like for an operator?
Mansfield's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 41% taxis, 59% private hire of 226 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 7 PHVs per operator on average (134 across 18 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (294 for 226): 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 Mansfield differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in Mansfield's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis face both an age limit and an emission standard and private hire vehicles an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- No disability awareness course for Mansfield private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Mansfield operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Mansfield operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Mansfield's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Mansfield grant?
4 new, 5 renewed; 18 in force (14 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Mansfield?
18 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] Mansfield District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
