Barnsley
Yorkshire and The HumberE08000038Population 251,770152 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Barnsley licenses more drivers than most 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 setBarnsley requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for118
Market sizeMedium
537 licensed drivers. 124th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 7% since 2013
443 in 2013, 411 today.
To drive for a Barnsley operator, you need a Barnsley licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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