Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Mid Devon?
127 vehicles in 2026 against 128 in 2024: taxis 63 → 58, private hire 65 → 69; 1.49 per 1,000 residents; 0% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 63 | 58 | down 8% |
| Private hire vehicles | 65 | 69 | up 6% |
| Driver licences | 140 | 131 | down 6% |
| Operator licences | 17 | 21 | up 24% |
How does Mid Devon compare with other councils in the South West?
Among councils in the South West, Mid Devon ranks 22nd of 26 for vehicles per head (1.49 per 1,000, median 2.3). It ranks 23rd for operators (21, median 58).[1]
| Measure | Mid Devon | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.49 | 2.3 | 22nd of 26 |
| Operator licences | 21 | 58 | 23rd of 26 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 3 | 4 | 18th of 26 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 0% | 7% | 24th of 25 |
What does the Mid Devon market look like for an operator?
Mid Devon's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 46% taxis, 54% private hire of 127 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 3 PHVs per operator on average (69 across 21 licences).
- 1 drivers per vehicle (131 for 127).
- 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 Mid Devon differ from other councils?
1 departure from the usual rules in Mid Devon's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Mid Devon's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Mid Devon grant?
1 new, 4 renewed; 21 in force (17 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Mid Devon?
From Mid Devon District Council's own fee page, read 08/11/2026. Fees are reviewed each year, usually from April, so check the page before you apply.[3]
| Licence or charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dual driver licence, new: 1 year / 3 years | £170.00 / £329.00 |
| Dual driver licence renewal: 1 year / 3 years | £151.00 / £324.00 |
| New driver test / interview | £98.00 |
| DBS admin fee (includes £54.20 DBS provider charge) | £74.55 |
| Hackney carriage vehicle: new / renewal | £217.00 / £204.00 |
| Private hire vehicle: new / renewal | £213.00 / £200.00 |
| Private hire operator, new: 1 / 3 / 5 years | £138.00 / £294.00 / £445.00 |
| Private hire operator renewal: 1 / 3 / 5 years | £123.00 / £279.00 / £430.00 |
Mid Devon District Council: Hackney carriage and private hire fees, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Mid Devon driver licence?
Dual driver licence, new: 1 year / 3 years: £170.00 / £329.00, according to Mid Devon District Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Mid Devon?
21 at 1 April 2026, 17 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] Mid Devon District Council: Hackney carriage and private hire fees (read 8 Nov 2026)
