Dorset
South WestE06000059Population 389,947107 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Dorset requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 4 of its 5 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- 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 for192
Market sizeVery large
2,206 licensed drivers. 27th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 123% since 2021
573 in 2021, 1,280 today.
To drive for a Dorset operator, you need a Dorset licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Dorset | Somerset | New Forest | Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Written only | Oral and written |
| DBS update service | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 192 | 179 | 95 | 129 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Large | Large |
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