Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Vale of Glamorgan?
259 vehicles in 2026 against 241 in 2024: taxis 75 → 92, private hire 166 → 167; 1.91 per 1,000 residents; 1% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 75 | 92 | up 23% |
| Private hire vehicles | 166 | 167 | up 1% |
| Driver licences | 271 | 291 | up 7% |
| Operator licences | 33 | 35 | up 6% |
How does Vale of Glamorgan compare with other councils in Wales?
Among councils in Wales, Vale of Glamorgan ranks 17th of 22 for vehicles per head (1.91 per 1,000, median 2.78). It ranks 11th for operators (35, median 32).[1]
| Measure | Vale of Glamorgan | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.91 | 2.78 | 17th of 22 |
| Operator licences | 35 | 32 | 11th of 22 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 5 | 5 | 11th of 22 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 1% | 8% | 20th of 22 |
What does the Vale of Glamorgan market look like for an operator?
Vale of Glamorgan's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 36% taxis, 64% private hire of 259 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 5 PHVs per operator on average (167 across 35 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (291 for 259).
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority further from a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 12 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Vale of Glamorgan differ from other councils?
4 departures from the usual rules in Vale of Glamorgan's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit.[1]
- DBS Update Service optional for Vale of Glamorgan drivers; about 86% of councils make it compulsory.
- No good-character certificate from Vale of Glamorgan applicants who lived abroad; about 84% of councils require one.
- No safeguarding course for Vale of Glamorgan private hire drivers; almost all councils require one.
- No disability awareness course for Vale of Glamorgan private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
How many operator licences does Vale of Glamorgan grant?
5 new, 8 renewed; 35 in force (33 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Vale of Glamorgan?
35 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] Vale of Glamorgan Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
