Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Tewkesbury?
616 vehicles in 2026 against 842 in 2024: taxis 0 → 0, private hire 842 → 616; 6.04 per 1,000 residents.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Private hire vehicles | 842 | 616 | down 27% |
| Driver licences | 956 | 836 | down 13% |
| Operator licences | 90 | 100 | up 11% |
How does Tewkesbury compare with other councils in the South West?
Among councils in the South West, Tewkesbury ranks 2nd of 26 for vehicles per head (6.04 per 1,000, median 2.3). It ranks 7th for operators (100, median 58).[1]
| Measure | Tewkesbury | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 6.04 | 2.3 | 2nd of 26 |
| Operator licences | 100 | 58 | 7th of 26 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 6 | 4 | 9th of 26 |
What does the Tewkesbury market look like for an operator?
Tewkesbury's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 0% taxis, 100% private hire of 616 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 6 PHVs per operator on average (616 across 100 licences).
- 1.4 drivers per vehicle (836 for 616): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 0% dual-licensed drivers, 835 PHV-only, 1 taxi-only.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 9 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Tewkesbury differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in Tewkesbury'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]
- No knowledge test for Tewkesbury private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- No good-character certificate from Tewkesbury applicants who lived abroad; about 84% of councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: Tewkesbury asks operators to record 9 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out time of pick-up and date of pick-up and date booking is made.
- Policy last updated: 2024, by Tewkesbury's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Tewkesbury grant?
26 new, 31 renewed, 1 refused, 3 suspended, 5 revoked; 100 in force (90 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Tewkesbury?
100 at 1 April 2026, 90 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] Tewkesbury Borough Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
