Bath and North East Somerset
South WestE06000022Population 200,028102 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
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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 setBath and North East Somerset requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for83
Market sizeMedium
393 licensed drivers. 123rd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 20% since 2013
347 in 2013, 278 today.
To drive for a Bath and North East Somerset operator, you need a Bath and North East Somerset licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Bath and North East Somerset | Somerset | North Somerset | Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 83 | 179 | 84 | 129 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Medium | Large |
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