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What’s moving the VTC asset, with data underneath.
Analysis of regulation, prices, platforms and operators — written on top of the VTC360 index and real deals, not headlines.
Investing in private hire licences: a guide for non-drivers
Actual rental income of €1,500–2,200 per month, a gross annual yield of 22 per cent, and the risks laid out in no uncertain terms: non-payment, regulation, market concentration and liquidity. How do people who have no intention of ever driving invest in private hire licences — and what do they need to sign before investing a single euro?
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Selling your private hire licence: the definitive guide
How much is your licence worth today — based on the index and actual sales figures —, what paperwork to prepare, the five steps to selling without dealing with a single casual enquirer, the tax implications for the seller explained in simple terms, and why the sale is advertised in the property section. Fees: 4% on a success-only basis.
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Buying a VTC licence in 2026: the definitive guide
The entire car-buying process on a single page: how much it actually costs — from €23,016 to €198,014 depending on the province —, what additional costs to add to the price, how to check that the vehicle’s registration history is clear, an explanation of the deposit process, and the mistakes that cost the most money.
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Where can you apply for a new private hire licence following the Supreme Court ruling (2026 map)
In 2023, the CJEU, and in 2024, the Supreme Court, overturned the automatic application of the 1/30 ratio. Does this mean that new VTC licences can now be applied for? The actual status of the application process in July 2026, province by province, and the two options that are actually available.
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Buy-to-let: the figures for investors who don’t drive
Buying a VTC licence and transferring it to a verified operator: rental income of €1,500–2,200 per month, a gross return of 22 per cent per annum, and a risk — the counterparty — that is managed using data. The full picture, no frills.
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How much will a private hire licence cost in 2026, province by province?
From €23,016 in A Coruña to €198,014 in the Balearic Islands: the cost of a private hire vehicle licence across the eight provinces covered by the VTC360 index, showing sample size, range and year-on-year change. The only table in the sector based on our own data.
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Madrid vs Barcelona: two distinct ride-hailing markets
The same legal entity, a difference of €53,500. Why is the licence valued at around €145,500 in Madrid and €92,000 in Barcelona, and what does this price difference reveal about how regulatory risk is assessed?
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What does a professional buyer look for before paying €140,000 for a licence?
Buyers who are making a repeat purchase do not negotiate the price first: they check the property first. This is their checklist — title, encumbrances, income, tenancy agreement, location — in the order in which they check them.
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From 8 weeks to 15 days: the anatomy of a custodial transfer
The standard process for transferring a private hire licence takes between 4 and 8 weeks and is riddled with problems: hidden charges, signs without contracts, incomplete applications. This is how the supervised settlement works, cutting the time down to 7–15 days.
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Leasing out your private hire licence: an asset with a tenant
You don’t want to drive or manage drivers, but you don’t want to sell either. Leasing turns your licence into a monthly income — provided the contract, the operator and the rental fee are chosen wisely. An honest guide to the model.
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Proof of income: what we check and why the price varies
Settlements from Uber, Cabify or Bolt, bank statements and tax forms: this is how VTC360 builds up a verified track record for a licence. And this is how that certainty translates into euros when it comes to selling.
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The 1/30 ratio, explained: the rule that restricted supply and which the Supreme Court has overturned
One ride-hailing vehicle for every 30 taxis: the rule that closed the licence window and sent the secondary market soaring — until the Supreme Court overturned its automatic application in 2024. Where it comes from, what the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Supreme Court said, and what it means for buyers today.
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