Ashfield
East MidlandsE07000170Population 129,572120 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Ashfield requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 6 of its 7 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for109
Market sizeVery large
3,171 licensed drivers. 16th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 1503% since 2013
65 in 2013, 1,042 today.
To drive for an Ashfield operator, you need an Ashfield licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Ashfield | Bolsover | Gedling | Broxtowe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 109 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Large | Very small |
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