East Lindsey
East MidlandsE07000137Population 145,183121 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
East Lindsey requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 4 bordering 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 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 for51
Market sizeMedium
419 licensed drivers. 133rd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 54% since 2013
137 in 2013, 211 today.
To drive for an East Lindsey operator, you need an East Lindsey licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | East Lindsey | West Lindsey | Boston | North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 51 | 24 | 30 | 45 |
| Market size | Medium | Very small | Medium | Large |
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