Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in North Warwickshire?
44 vehicles in 2026 against 55 in 2024: taxis 45 → 36, private hire 10 → 8; 0.66 per 1,000 residents; 14% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 45 | 36 | down 20% |
| Private hire vehicles | 10 | 8 | down 20% |
| Driver licences | 86 | 63 | down 27% |
| Operator licences | 7 | 4 | down 43% |
How does North Warwickshire compare with other councils in the West Midlands?
Among councils in the West Midlands, North Warwickshire ranks 30th of 30 for vehicles per head (0.66 per 1,000, median 1.96). It ranks 30th for operators (4, median 46).[1]
| Measure | North Warwickshire | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.66 | 1.96 | 30th of 30 |
| Operator licences | 4 | 46 | 30th of 30 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 5 | 25th of 30 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 14% | 79% | 22nd of 30 |
What does the North Warwickshire market look like for an operator?
North Warwickshire's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 82% taxis, 18% private hire of 44 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (8 across 4 licences).
- 1.4 drivers per vehicle (63 for 44): 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 Warwickshire differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in North Warwickshire's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis face both an age limit and an emission standard and private hire vehicles an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- North Warwickshire taxi drivers sit no knowledge test; about 85% of councils test them.
- No knowledge test for North Warwickshire private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- No convictions policy required of North Warwickshire operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by North Warwickshire's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does North Warwickshire grant?
0 new, 1 renewed; 4 in force (7 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in North Warwickshire?
4 at 1 April 2026, 7 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 Warwickshire Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
