Derby
East MidlandsE06000015Population 274,149113 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Derby requires no English assessment, unlike its 3 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set3-year licence.
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot setDerby requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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Walks you through Derby's process, keeps track of what you have done and tells you what the council wants next.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for155
Market sizeLarge
868 licensed drivers. 83rd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 17% since 2013
878 in 2013, 731 today.
To drive for a Derby operator, you need a Derby licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Derby | South Derbyshire | Erewash | Amber Valley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Operators | 155 | 26 | 16 | 30 |
| Market size | Large | Very small | Very small | Very small |
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