Boston
East MidlandsE07000136Population 71,080101 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Boston requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 1 of its 3 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 for30
Market sizeMedium
388 licensed drivers. 121st smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 331% since 2013
49 in 2013, 211 today.
To drive for a Boston operator, you need a Boston licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Boston | East Lindsey | South Holland | North Kesteven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 30 | 51 | 25 | 27 |
| Market size | Medium | Medium | Small | Very small |
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