Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
South WestE06000058Population 408,96792 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 setBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 sizeLarge
1,071 licensed drivers. 72nd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 34% since 2020
560 in 2020, 367 today.
To drive for a Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole operator, you need a Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Dorset | New Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Written only |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 91 | 192 | 95 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Large |
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