Doncaster
Yorkshire and The HumberE08000017Population 319,765147 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Doncaster licenses more drivers than most 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 setDoncaster requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for86
Market sizeLarge
1,279 licensed drivers. 58th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 39% since 2013
639 in 2013, 888 today.
To drive for a Doncaster operator, you need a Doncaster licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Doncaster | Rotherham | Bassetlaw | North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 86 | 97 | 20 | 46 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Very small | Medium |
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