Calderdale
Yorkshire and The HumberE08000033Population 210,929171 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Calderdale requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 7 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 setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for43
Market sizeVery large
1,437 licensed drivers. 51st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 92% since 2013
644 in 2013, 1,235 today.
To drive for a Calderdale operator, you need a Calderdale licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Calderdale | Kirklees | Bradford | Rochdale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Operators | 43 | 228 | 159 | 33 |
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