Blackburn with Darwen
North WestE06000008Population 162,540180 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Blackburn with Darwen 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 setBlackburn with Darwen requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for91
Market sizeVery large
1,398 licensed drivers. 52nd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 56% since 2013
659 in 2013, 1,030 today.
To drive for a Blackburn with Darwen operator, you need a Blackburn with Darwen licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Blackburn with Darwen | Chorley | Bolton | Hyndburn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 91 | 16 | 85 | 38 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Very large | Medium |
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