Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Staffordshire Moorlands?
65 vehicles in 2026 against 72 in 2024: taxis 45 → 40, private hire 27 → 25; 0.67 per 1,000 residents; 3% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 45 | 40 | down 11% |
| Private hire vehicles | 27 | 25 | down 7% |
| Driver licences | 82 | 87 | up 6% |
| Operator licences | 15 | 10 | down 33% |
How does Staffordshire Moorlands compare with other councils in the West Midlands?
Among councils in the West Midlands, Staffordshire Moorlands ranks 29th of 30 for vehicles per head (0.67 per 1,000, median 1.96). It ranks 28th for operators (10, median 46).[1]
| Measure | Staffordshire Moorlands | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.67 | 1.96 | 29th of 30 |
| Operator licences | 10 | 46 | 28th of 30 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 3 | 5 | 20th of 30 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 3% | 79% | 28th of 30 |
What does the Staffordshire Moorlands market look like for an operator?
Staffordshire Moorlands's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 62% taxis, 38% private hire of 65 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 3 PHVs per operator on average (25 across 10 licences).
- 1.3 drivers per vehicle (87 for 65): 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 Staffordshire Moorlands differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in Staffordshire Moorlands's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Staffordshire Moorlands operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Staffordshire Moorlands operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by Staffordshire Moorlands's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Staffordshire Moorlands grant?
1 new, 5 renewed; 10 in force (15 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Staffordshire Moorlands?
10 at 1 April 2026, 15 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] Staffordshire Moorlands District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
