Brighton and Hove
South EastE06000043Population 283,87046 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Brighton and Hove 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 setBrighton and Hove 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 for53
Market sizeLarge
1,051 licensed drivers. 73rd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 14% since 2013
432 in 2013, 372 today.
To drive for a Brighton and Hove operator, you need a Brighton and Hove licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Brighton and Hove | Lewes | Mid Sussex | Adur |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 53 | 75 | 81 | 12 |
| Market size | Large | Large | Medium | Very small |
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