Bradford
Yorkshire and The HumberE08000032Population 563,605177 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Bradford 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 setBradford 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 for159
Market sizeVery large
10,074 licensed drivers. 3rd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 221% since 2013
2,088 in 2013, 6,698 today.
To drive for a Bradford operator, you need a Bradford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Bradford | North Yorkshire | Leeds | Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Operators | 159 | 172 | 73 | 43 |
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