Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Mole Valley?
126 vehicles in 2026 against 134 in 2024: taxis 104 → 100, private hire 30 → 26; 1.42 per 1,000 residents; 7% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 104 | 100 | down 4% |
| Private hire vehicles | 30 | 26 | down 13% |
| Driver licences | 145 | 137 | down 6% |
| Operator licences | 25 | 19 | down 24% |
How does Mole Valley compare with other councils in the South East?
Among councils in the South East, Mole Valley ranks 53rd of 64 for vehicles per head (1.42 per 1,000, median 2.23). It ranks 58th for operators (19, median 51).[1]
| Measure | Mole Valley | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.42 | 2.23 | 53rd of 64 |
| Operator licences | 19 | 51 | 58th of 64 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 1 | 4 | 63rd of 64 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 7% | 14% | 44th of 64 |
What does the Mole Valley market look like for an operator?
Mole Valley's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 79% taxis, 21% private hire of 126 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 1 PHV per operator on average (26 across 19 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (137 for 126).
- 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 Mole Valley differ from other councils?
1 departure from the usual rules in Mole Valley's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Policy last updated: 2023, by Mole Valley's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Mole Valley grant?
1 new, 2 renewed; 19 in force (25 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Mole Valley?
19 at 1 April 2026, 25 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] Mole Valley District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
