The National Taxi & Private Hire Driver Survey 2026

Two years ago, more than 40% of drivers told us the job was no longer worthwhile. Now we're asking again, and we want to know what has changed.

Over 1,400 taxi and private hire drivers from across the UK took part in the first survey, sharing their experiences, challenges, and views on the future of the industry.

This year, we want to make it even bigger. We’re trying to map the licensing journey across the UK to find out where things are causing problems and what could be made easier for you.

Why complete the survey?

  • It takes 10 minutes. Most questions are quick taps, with space to add your own words if you want to.

  • It's completely anonymous. We don't sell, share or repurpose your answers. They're used only to produce the report.

  • It gives you a chance to win. We’re entering every driver who submits a response into a prize draw to win a £500 Halfords voucher.

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FAQs

  • Is it really anonymous?
    Yes. We don't collect anything that identifies you, and responses are used only to produce the report. The only reason we collect your email address is so we can contact you in case you’ve won the prize draw. However, you can leave this blank if you wish.

  • What happens to my answers?
    They're aggregated into the national report. We don't sell, share or repurpose driver data.

  • Is my data safe?
    TaxiPlus is part of Personnel Checks, a B Corp that is ISO 27001 accredited, Cyber Essentials Plus certified and ICO registered. You can find the Privacy Policy for the survey here.

  • How are the findings shared?
    As a free national report published on 2 November, plus coverage across the trade and regional press.

  • How does the prize draw work?
    All survey respondents who provide a valid email address and complete the National Taxi and Private Hire Survey in full will be entered into the prize draw to win a £500 Halfords voucher. Each email address associated with a completed submission will be assigned a unique number. A random number generator will be used to draw a number. The email address which matches that number will be selected as the winner. You can find the full terms and conditions for the survey here.