Bassetlaw
East MidlandsE07000171Population 124,937131 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Bassetlaw requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 5 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 setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for20
Market sizeVery small
136 licensed drivers. 26th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 1% since 2013
84 in 2013, 85 today.
To drive for a Bassetlaw operator, you need a Bassetlaw licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Bassetlaw | Newark and Sherwood | Doncaster | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 20 | 22 | 86 | 97 |
| Market size | Very small | Small | Large | Very large |
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