Cornwall
South WestE06000052Population 583,289218 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Cornwall requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 1 of its 2 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 setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for154
Market sizeVery large
1,728 licensed drivers. 37th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 29% since 2013
433 in 2013, 560 today.
To drive for a Cornwall operator, you need a Cornwall licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Cornwall | Torridge | West Devon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral only |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 154 | 16 | 4 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Very small |
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