Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in North East Lincolnshire?
529 vehicles in 2026 against 548 in 2024: taxis 220 → 205, private hire 328 → 324; 3.31 per 1,000 residents; 21% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 220 | 205 | down 7% |
| Private hire vehicles | 328 | 324 | down 1% |
| Driver licences | 661 | 656 | down 1% |
| Operator licences | 40 | 45 | up 13% |
How does North East Lincolnshire compare with other councils in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Among councils in Yorkshire and the Humber, North East Lincolnshire ranks 9th of 15 for vehicles per head (3.31 per 1,000, median 3.7). It ranks 14th for operators (45, median 86).[1]
| Measure | North East Lincolnshire | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 3.31 | 3.7 | 9th of 15 |
| Operator licences | 45 | 86 | 14th of 15 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 7 | 10 | 10th of 15 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 21% | 25% | 9th of 15 |
What does the North East Lincolnshire market look like for an operator?
North East Lincolnshire's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 39% taxis, 61% private hire of 529 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 7 PHVs per operator on average (324 across 45 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (656 for 529).
- 0% dual-licensed drivers, 375 PHV-only, 242 taxi-only.
- 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 Lincolnshire differ from other councils?
7 departures from the usual rules in North East Lincolnshire's DfT return.[1]
- Taxi numbers capped: North East Lincolnshire limits hackney carriage licences (205 in April 2026); about 1 in 4 councils do.
- No English test for North East Lincolnshire drivers, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- DBS Update Service optional for North East Lincolnshire drivers; about 86% of councils make it compulsory.
- No disability awareness course for North East Lincolnshire private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- No age or emission limit for North East Lincolnshire taxis, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- No age or emission limit for North East Lincolnshire private hire vehicles, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by North East Lincolnshire's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does North East Lincolnshire grant?
5 new, 3 renewed; 45 in force (40 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in North East Lincolnshire?
From North East Lincolnshire 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 licence renewal: up to / after the 15th of the month | £269 / £324 |
| New vehicle licence (vehicles must be under 5 years old) | £370 |
| Hackney carriage vehicle licence: one year / six months | £270 / £192 |
| Private hire vehicle licence: one year / six months | £261 / £175 |
| Vehicle inspection | £55 |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check | £56.90 |
| Private hire operator licence: new / renewal | £649 / £597 |
North East Lincolnshire Council: Taxi and private hire vehicles, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a North East Lincolnshire driver licence?
Driver licence renewal: up to / after the 15th of the month: £269 / £324, according to North East Lincolnshire Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in North East Lincolnshire?
45 at 1 April 2026, 40 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 Lincolnshire Council: Taxi and private hire vehicles (read 8 Nov 2026)
