East Devon
South WestE07000040Population 158,239144 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
East Devon publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setEast Devon requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for31
Market sizeSmall
200 licensed drivers. 58th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 153% since 2013
17 in 2013, 43 today.
To drive for an East Devon operator, you need an East Devon licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | East Devon | Mid Devon | Somerset | Dorset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 31 | 21 | 179 | 192 |
| Market size | Small | Very small | Large | Very large |
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