Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in North Lincolnshire?
459 vehicles in 2026 against 465 in 2024: taxis 139 → 133, private hire 326 → 326; 2.68 per 1,000 residents; 2% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 139 | 133 | down 4% |
| Private hire vehicles | 326 | 326 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Driver licences | 508 | 487 | down 4% |
| Operator licences | 38 | 46 | up 21% |
How does North Lincolnshire compare with other councils in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Among councils in Yorkshire and the Humber, North Lincolnshire ranks 12th of 15 for vehicles per head (2.68 per 1,000, median 3.7). It ranks 13th for operators (46, median 86).[1]
| Measure | North Lincolnshire | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.68 | 3.7 | 12th of 15 |
| Operator licences | 46 | 86 | 13th of 15 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 7 | 10 | 11th of 15 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 2% | 25% | 15th of 15 |
What does the North Lincolnshire market look like for an operator?
North Lincolnshire's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 29% taxis, 71% private hire of 459 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 7 PHVs per operator on average (326 across 46 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (487 for 459).
- 0% dual-licensed drivers, 322 PHV-only, 5 taxi-only.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 9 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in North Lincolnshire differ from other councils?
6 departures from the usual rules in North Lincolnshire's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard.[1]
- No knowledge test for North Lincolnshire private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- No disability awareness course for North Lincolnshire private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- North Lincolnshire operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of North Lincolnshire operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: North Lincolnshire asks operators to record 9 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out passenger name and name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2023, by North Lincolnshire's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does North Lincolnshire grant?
5 new, 12 renewed; 46 in force (38 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in North Lincolnshire?
46 at 1 April 2026, 38 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 Lincolnshire Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
