Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Oadby and Wigston?
423 vehicles in 2026 against 380 in 2024: taxis 367 → 413, private hire 13 → 10; 6.86 per 1,000 residents; 2% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 367 | 413 | up 13% |
| Private hire vehicles | 13 | 10 | down 23% |
| Driver licences | 463 | 508 | up 10% |
| Operator licences | 13 | 16 | up 23% |
How does Oadby and Wigston compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Oadby and Wigston ranks 4th of 35 for vehicles per head (6.86 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 30th for operators (16, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Oadby and Wigston | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 6.86 | 1.94 | 4th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 16 | 27 | 30th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 1 | 4 | 30th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 2% | 10% | 26th of 33 |
What does the Oadby and Wigston market look like for an operator?
Oadby and Wigston's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 98% taxis, 2% private hire of 423 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 1 PHV per operator on average (10 across 16 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (508 for 423).
- 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 Oadby and Wigston differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in Oadby and Wigston'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 good-character certificate from Oadby and Wigston applicants who lived abroad; about 84% of councils require one.
- Oadby and Wigston operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Oadby and Wigston operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Oadby and Wigston's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Oadby and Wigston grant?
1 new, 3 renewed; 16 in force (13 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Oadby and Wigston?
16 at 1 April 2026, 13 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] Oadby and Wigston Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
