Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Rushcliffe?
309 vehicles in 2026 against 311 in 2024: taxis 8 → 8, private hire 303 → 301; 2.44 per 1,000 residents; 88% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 8 | 8 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Private hire vehicles | 303 | 301 | down 1% |
| Driver licences | 422 | 405 | down 4% |
| Operator licences | 32 | 35 | up 9% |
How does Rushcliffe compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, Rushcliffe ranks 12th of 35 for vehicles per head (2.44 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 11th for operators (35, median 27).[1]
| Measure | Rushcliffe | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.44 | 1.94 | 12th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 35 | 27 | 11th of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 9 | 4 | 8th of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 88% | 10% | 6th of 33 |
What does the Rushcliffe market look like for an operator?
Rushcliffe's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 3% taxis, 97% private hire of 309 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 9 PHVs per operator on average (301 across 35 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (405 for 309): 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 Rushcliffe differ from other councils?
1 departure from the usual rules in Rushcliffe'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]
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Rushcliffe's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Rushcliffe grant?
7 new, 9 renewed; 35 in force (32 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
How much does a taxi licence cost in Rushcliffe?
From Rushcliffe 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 |
|---|---|
| Driver's licence, new: 1 year / 3 years | £199.00 / £345.00 |
| Driver's licence renewal: 1 year / 3 years | £164.00 / £315.00 |
| Knowledge test and driving test (max 3) | £35.00 |
| English test (without GCSE equivalent) | £54.00 |
| Vehicle application | £228.00 |
| Operator's licence, 5 years (vehicles not included) | £1,060.00 |
| Each vehicle, operators with 1-4 vehicles | £139.00 |
| Operator, 5 years, scaled total: 5-7 / 12-18 / 36-62 vehicles | £2,030.00 / £3,560.00 / £9,670.00 |
Rushcliffe Borough Council: Fees and charges, taxi licensing, read 08/11/2026.[3]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Rushcliffe driver licence?
Driver's licence, new: 1 year / 3 years: £199.00 / £345.00, according to Rushcliffe Borough Council's fee page, read 08/11/2026.
How many private hire operators are there in Rushcliffe?
35 at 1 April 2026, 32 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] Rushcliffe Borough Council: Fees and charges, taxi licensing (read 8 Nov 2026)
