Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Tendring?
228 vehicles in 2026 against 238 in 2024: taxis 208 → 195, private hire 30 → 33; 1.45 per 1,000 residents; 2% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 208 | 195 | down 6% |
| Private hire vehicles | 30 | 33 | up 10% |
| Driver licences | 297 | 241 | down 19% |
| Operator licences | 19 | 12 | down 37% |
How does Tendring compare with other councils in the East of England?
Among councils in the East of England, Tendring ranks 37th of 45 for vehicles per head (1.45 per 1,000, median 2.48). It ranks 44th for operators (12, median 40).[1]
| Measure | Tendring | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.45 | 2.48 | 37th of 45 |
| Operator licences | 12 | 40 | 44th of 45 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 3 | 5 | 32nd of 45 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 2% | 21% | 39th of 44 |
What does the Tendring market look like for an operator?
Tendring's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 86% taxis, 14% private hire of 228 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 3 PHVs per operator on average (33 across 12 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (241 for 228).
- 97% dual-licensed drivers, 7 PHV-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 Tendring differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in Tendring's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an emission standard, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- Two tests for Tendring taxi drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- Two tests for Tendring private hire drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- Tendring operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of Tendring operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Tendring's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Tendring grant?
1 new, 0 renewed; 12 in force (19 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Tendring?
12 at 1 April 2026, 19 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] Tendring District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
