Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in North West Leicestershire?
191 vehicles in 2026 against 204 in 2024: taxis 110 → 110, private hire 94 → 81; 1.71 per 1,000 residents; 2% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 110 | 110 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Private hire vehicles | 94 | 81 | down 14% |
| Driver licences | 237 | 231 | down 3% |
| Operator licences | 28 | 26 | down 7% |
How does North West Leicestershire compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, North West Leicestershire ranks 19th of 35 for vehicles per head (1.71 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 19th for operators (26, median 27).[1]
| Measure | North West Leicestershire | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.71 | 1.94 | 19th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 26 | 27 | 19th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 3 | 4 | 22nd of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 2% | 10% | 25th of 33 |
What does the North West Leicestershire market look like for an operator?
North West Leicestershire's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 58% taxis, 42% private hire of 191 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 3 PHVs per operator on average (81 across 26 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (231 for 191).
- 61% dual-licensed drivers, 91 PHV-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 West Leicestershire differ from other councils?
2 departures from the usual rules in North West Leicestershire'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]
- No knowledge test for North West Leicestershire private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2022, by North West Leicestershire's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does North West Leicestershire grant?
1 new, 9 renewed; 26 in force (28 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in North West Leicestershire?
26 at 1 April 2026, 28 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 West Leicestershire District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
