Charnwood
East MidlandsE07000130Population 188,38595 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Charnwood publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setCharnwood requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for21
Market sizeVery small
186 licensed drivers. 53rd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 77% since 2013
209 in 2013, 48 today.
To drive for a Charnwood operator, you need a Charnwood licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Charnwood | North West Leicestershire | Melton | Rushcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Required |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 21 | 26 | 5 | 35 |
| Market size | Very small | Small | Very small | Medium |
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