Key facts
- Licensing authority
- Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
- Vehicles, 1 April 2026
- 208 taxis (163 wheelchair accessible), 140 private hire[1]
- Licences held
- 455 drivers, 49 operators[1]
- Per 1,000 residents
- 2.46 vehicles (England: 5.84)[1]
- Total fee, new dual hackney carriage and private hire driver licence application
- £521[3]
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
348 vehicles in 2026 against 366 in 2024: taxis 261 → 208, private hire 105 → 140; 2.46 per 1,000 residents; 78% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 261 | 208 | down 20% |
| Private hire vehicles | 105 | 140 | up 33% |
| Driver licences | 413 | 455 | up 10% |
| Operator licences | 19 | 49 | up 158% |
How does Nuneaton and Bedworth compare with other councils in the West Midlands?
Among councils in the West Midlands, Nuneaton and Bedworth ranks 14th of 30 for vehicles per head (2.46 per 1,000, median 1.96). It ranks 14th for operators (49, median 46).[1]
| Measure | Nuneaton and Bedworth | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.46 | 1.96 | 14th of 30 |
| Operator licences | 49 | 46 | 14th of 30 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 3 | 5 | 21st of 30 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 78% | 79% | 16th of 30 |
What does the Nuneaton and Bedworth market look like for an operator?
Nuneaton and Bedworth's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 60% taxis, 40% private hire of 348 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 3 PHVs per operator on average (140 across 49 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (455 for 348): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 74% dual-licensed drivers, 118 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in Nuneaton and Bedworth's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard.[1]
- No knowledge test for Nuneaton and Bedworth private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- No good-character certificate from Nuneaton and Bedworth applicants who lived abroad; about 84% of councils require one.
- Nuneaton and Bedworth operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Nuneaton and Bedworth operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Nuneaton and Bedworth's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Nuneaton and Bedworth grant?
17 new, 5 renewed; 49 in force (19 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
From Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough 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 |
|---|---|
| Total fee, new dual hackney carriage and private hire driver licence application | £521 |
| Total fee, private hire only driver licence | £457 |
| Application for new driver's licence (three years) | £358 |
| Initial knowledge test / re-take | £64 / £64 |
| DBS check plus admin fee | £54 |
| English and numeracy tests | £15 |
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council: Apply for a taxi, hackney carriage or private hire licence, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Nuneaton and Bedworth driver licence?
Total fee, new dual hackney carriage and private hire driver licence application: £521, according to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
49 at 1 April 2026, 19 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] Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council: Apply for a taxi, hackney carriage or private hire licence (read 8 Nov 2026)
