Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Monmouthshire?
171 vehicles in 2026 against 173 in 2024: taxis 78 → 72, private hire 95 → 99; 1.8 per 1,000 residents; 0% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 78 | 72 | down 8% |
| Private hire vehicles | 95 | 99 | up 4% |
| Driver licences | 182 | 193 | up 6% |
| Operator licences | 25 | 28 | up 12% |
How does Monmouthshire compare with other councils in Wales?
Among councils in Wales, Monmouthshire ranks 18th of 22 for vehicles per head (1.8 per 1,000, median 2.78). It ranks 13th for operators (28, median 32).[1]
| Measure | Monmouthshire | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.8 | 2.78 | 18th of 22 |
| Operator licences | 28 | 32 | 13th of 22 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 4 | 5 | 14th of 22 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 0% | 8% | 22nd of 22 |
What does the Monmouthshire market look like for an operator?
Monmouthshire's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 42% taxis, 58% private hire of 171 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 4 PHVs per operator on average (99 across 28 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (193 for 171).
- 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 Monmouthshire differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in Monmouthshire's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Two tests for Monmouthshire taxi drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- Two tests for Monmouthshire private hire drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- No good-character certificate from Monmouthshire applicants who lived abroad; about 84% of councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2026, by Monmouthshire's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Monmouthshire grant?
4 new, 10 renewed; 28 in force (25 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Monmouthshire?
28 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] Monmouthshire County Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
