Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Windsor and Maidenhead?
965 vehicles in 2026 against 746 in 2024: taxis 109 → 115, private hire 637 → 850; 6.07 per 1,000 residents; 78% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 109 | 115 | up 6% |
| Private hire vehicles | 637 | 850 | up 33% |
| Driver licences | 1,162 | 1,556 | up 34% |
| Operator licences | 84 | 156 | up 86% |
How does Windsor and Maidenhead compare with other councils in the South East?
Among councils in the South East, Windsor and Maidenhead ranks 9th of 64 for vehicles per head (6.07 per 1,000, median 2.23). It ranks 4th for operators (156, median 51).[1]
| Measure | Windsor and Maidenhead | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 6.07 | 2.23 | 9th of 64 |
| Operator licences | 156 | 51 | 4th of 64 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 5 | 4 | 22nd of 64 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 78% | 14% | 12th of 64 |
What does the Windsor and Maidenhead market look like for an operator?
Windsor and Maidenhead's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 12% taxis, 88% private hire of 965 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 5 PHVs per operator on average (850 across 156 licences).
- 1.6 drivers per vehicle (1,556 for 965): shared or double-shifted cars.
- 8% dual-licensed drivers, 1,308 PHV-only, 120 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 Windsor and Maidenhead differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in Windsor and Maidenhead's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit, and drivers must carry out daily roadworthiness checks.[1]
- No disability awareness course for Windsor and Maidenhead private hire drivers; about 71% of councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: Windsor and Maidenhead asks operators to record 9 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out passenger name and name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2026, by Windsor and Maidenhead's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Windsor and Maidenhead grant?
22 new, 85 renewed; 156 in force (84 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Windsor and Maidenhead?
156 at 1 April 2026, 84 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] Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
