Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Stratford-on-Avon?
106 vehicles in 2026 against 120 in 2024: taxis 60 → 44, private hire 60 → 62; 0.72 per 1,000 residents; 100% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 60 | 44 | down 27% |
| Private hire vehicles | 60 | 62 | up 3% |
| Driver licences | 143 | 129 | down 10% |
| Operator licences | 33 | 33 | about the same as in 2024 |
How does Stratford-on-Avon compare with other councils in the West Midlands?
Among councils in the West Midlands, Stratford-on-Avon ranks 28th of 30 for vehicles per head (0.72 per 1,000, median 1.96). It ranks 18th for operators (33, median 46).[1]
| Measure | Stratford-on-Avon | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.72 | 1.96 | 28th of 30 |
| Operator licences | 33 | 46 | 18th of 30 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 5 | 27th of 30 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 100% | 79% | 5th of 30 |
What does the Stratford-on-Avon market look like for an operator?
Stratford-on-Avon's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 42% taxis, 58% private hire of 106 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (62 across 33 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (129 for 106).
- 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 Stratford-on-Avon differ from other councils?
6 departures from the usual rules in Stratford-on-Avon's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Two tests for Stratford-on-Avon taxi drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- Two tests for Stratford-on-Avon private hire drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- DBS Update Service optional for Stratford-on-Avon drivers; about 86% of councils make it compulsory.
- Stratford-on-Avon operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Stratford-on-Avon operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: before 2022, by Stratford-on-Avon's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Stratford-on-Avon grant?
5 new, 1 renewed, 2 revoked; 33 in force (33 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Stratford-on-Avon?
33 at 1 April 2026, 33 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] Stratford-on-Avon District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
