Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Rushmoor?
238 vehicles in 2026 against 317 in 2024: taxis 80 → 74, private hire 237 → 164; 2.25 per 1,000 residents; 100% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 80 | 74 | down 7% |
| Private hire vehicles | 237 | 164 | down 31% |
| Driver licences | 360 | 262 | down 27% |
| Operator licences | 27 | 33 | up 22% |
How does Rushmoor compare with other councils in the South East?
Among councils in the South East, Rushmoor ranks 31st of 64 for vehicles per head (2.25 per 1,000, median 2.23). It ranks 51st for operators (33, median 51).[1]
| Measure | Rushmoor | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.25 | 2.23 | 31st of 64 |
| Operator licences | 33 | 51 | 51st of 64 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 5 | 4 | 24th of 64 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 100% | 14% | 5th of 64 |
What does the Rushmoor market look like for an operator?
Rushmoor's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 31% taxis, 69% private hire of 238 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 5 PHVs per operator on average (164 across 33 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (262 for 238).
- 33% dual-licensed drivers, 153 PHV-only, 23 taxi-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 Rushmoor differ from other councils?
1 departure from the usual rules in Rushmoor's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Policy last updated: 2023, by Rushmoor's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Rushmoor grant?
8 new, 5 renewed, 1 suspended, 2 revoked; 33 in force (27 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Rushmoor?
33 at 1 April 2026, 27 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] Rushmoor Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
