Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Warwick?
277 vehicles in 2026 against 268 in 2024: taxis 118 → 129, private hire 150 → 148; 1.79 per 1,000 residents; 55% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 118 | 129 | up 9% |
| Private hire vehicles | 150 | 148 | down 1% |
| Driver licences | 296 | 296 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Operator licences | 59 | 60 | up 2% |
How does Warwick compare with other councils in the West Midlands?
Among councils in the West Midlands, Warwick ranks 17th of 30 for vehicles per head (1.79 per 1,000, median 1.96). It ranks 8th for operators (60, median 46).[1]
| Measure | Warwick | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 1.79 | 1.96 | 17th of 30 |
| Operator licences | 60 | 46 | 8th of 30 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 2 | 5 | 28th of 30 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 55% | 79% | 17th of 30 |
What does the Warwick market look like for an operator?
Warwick's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 47% taxis, 53% private hire of 277 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 2 PHVs per operator on average (148 across 60 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (296 for 277).
- 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 Warwick differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in Warwick's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- DBS Update Service optional for Warwick drivers; about 86% of councils make it compulsory.
- Warwick operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- Policy last updated: before 2022, by Warwick's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Warwick grant?
2 new, 9 renewed; 60 in force (59 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Warwick?
60 at 1 April 2026, 59 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] Warwick District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
