Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Newark and Sherwood?
108 vehicles in 2026 against 99 in 2024: taxis 75 → 79, private hire 24 → 29; 0.84 per 1,000 residents; 10% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 75 | 79 | up 5% |
| Private hire vehicles | 24 | 29 | up 21% |
| Driver licences | 230 | 249 | up 8% |
| Operator licences | 23 | 22 | down 4% |
How does Newark and Sherwood compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Newark and Sherwood ranks 33rd of 35 for vehicles per head (0.84 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 23rd for operators (22, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Newark and Sherwood | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.84 | 1.94 | 33rd of 35 |
| Operator licences | 22 | 27 | 23rd of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 1 | 4 | 34th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 10% | 10% | 17th of 33 |
What does the Newark and Sherwood market look like for an operator?
Newark and Sherwood's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 73% taxis, 27% private hire of 108 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 1 PHV per operator on average (29 across 22 licences).
- 2.3 drivers per vehicle (249 for 108): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 55% dual-licensed drivers, 113 PHV-only.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 10 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Newark and Sherwood differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in Newark and Sherwood's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face both an age limit and an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Newark and Sherwood taxi drivers sit no knowledge test; about 85% of councils test them.
- No knowledge test for Newark and Sherwood private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- No disability awareness course for Newark and Sherwood private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: Newark and Sherwood asks operators to record 10 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out time booking is made and date booking is made.
- Policy last updated: 2023, by Newark and Sherwood's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Newark and Sherwood grant?
4 new, 3 renewed; 22 in force (23 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Newark and Sherwood?
22 at 1 April 2026, 23 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] Newark and Sherwood District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
