Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in West Lindsey?
94 vehicles in 2026 against 85 in 2024: taxis 51 → 63, private hire 34 → 31; 0.95 per 1,000 residents; 3% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 51 | 63 | up 24% |
| Private hire vehicles | 34 | 31 | down 9% |
| Driver licences | 104 | 104 | about the same as in 2024 |
| Operator licences | 22 | 24 | up 9% |
How does West Lindsey compare with other councils in the East Midlands?
Among councils in the East Midlands, West Lindsey ranks 29th of 35 for vehicles per head (0.95 per 1,000, median 1.94). It ranks 22nd for operators (24, median 27).[1]
| Measure | West Lindsey | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.95 | 1.94 | 29th of 35 |
| Operator licences | 24 | 27 | 22nd of 34 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 1 | 4 | 32nd of 34 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 3% | 10% | 22nd of 33 |
What does the West Lindsey market look like for an operator?
West Lindsey's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 67% taxis, 33% private hire of 94 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 1 PHV per operator on average (31 across 24 licences).
- 1.1 drivers per vehicle (104 for 94).
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 8 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in West Lindsey differ from other councils?
6 departures from the usual rules in West Lindsey's DfT return.[1]
- No disability awareness course for West Lindsey private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- West Lindsey operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of West Lindsey operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- No age or emission limit for West Lindsey taxis, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- No age or emission limit for West Lindsey private hire vehicles, as in about 1 in 6 councils.
- Fewer booking details required: West Lindsey asks operators to record 8 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out name of driver and driver licence number and name of booker and name of dispatchers.
How many operator licences does West Lindsey grant?
2 new, 2 renewed; 24 in force (22 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in West Lindsey?
24 at 1 April 2026, 22 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] West Lindsey District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
