Darlington
North EastE06000005Population 112,489218 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Darlington requires no topographical knowledge.
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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.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for8
Market sizeMedium
360 licensed drivers. 117th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 164% since 2013
58 in 2013, 153 today.
To drive for a Darlington operator, you need a Darlington licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Darlington | North Yorkshire | County Durham | Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Operators | 8 | 172 | 181 | 49 |
| Market size | Medium | Very large | Large | Large |
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