Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in North East Derbyshire?
167 vehicles in 2026 against 202 in 2024: taxis 1 → 0, private hire 201 → 167; 1.57 per 1,000 residents.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 1 | 0 | down 100% |
| Private hire vehicles | 201 | 167 | down 17% |
| Driver licences | 296 | 255 | down 14% |
| Operator licences | 36 | 32 | down 11% |
How does North East Derbyshire compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, North East Derbyshire ranks 20th of 35 for vehicles per head (1.57 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 12th for operators (32, median 27).[1]
| Measure | North East Derbyshire | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.57 | 1.94 | 20th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 32 | 27 | 12th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 5 | 4 | 15th of 34 |
What does the North East Derbyshire market look like for an operator?
North East Derbyshire's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 0% taxis, 100% private hire of 167 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 5 PHVs per operator on average (167 across 32 licences).
- 1.5 drivers per vehicle (255 for 167): 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 North East Derbyshire differ from other councils?
6 departures from the usual rules in North East Derbyshire's DfT return. Vehicles: drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- CCTV required in North East Derbyshire taxis and private hire vehicles; about 9 in 10 councils only allow it.
- North East Derbyshire operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of North East Derbyshire operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- No age or emission limit for North East Derbyshire taxis, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- No age or emission limit for North East Derbyshire private hire vehicles, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by North East Derbyshire's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does North East Derbyshire grant?
5 new, 8 renewed; 32 in force (36 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in North East Derbyshire?
From North East Derbyshire 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 |
|---|---|
| Driver theory test | £50 |
| Vehicle test (including MOT where requested) | £78 |
| Vehicle re-test | £12 for the first item, £6 for each extra item, up to £30 |
| Missed test appointment (under 24 hours' notice) | £20 |
| Replacement lost licence plate | £26 |
North East Derbyshire District Council: Taxi fees, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a North East Derbyshire driver licence?
Driver theory test: £50, according to North East Derbyshire District Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in North East Derbyshire?
32 at 1 April 2026, 36 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] North East Derbyshire District Council: Taxi fees (read 8 Nov 2026)
