Eastbourne
South EastE07000061Population 104,25953 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Eastbourne publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setEastbourne 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 for28
Market sizeMedium
437 licensed drivers. 136th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 5% since 2013
357 in 2013, 340 today.
To drive for an Eastbourne operator, you need an Eastbourne licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Eastbourne | Wealden |
|---|---|---|
| DBS update service | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 28 | 71 |
| Market size | Medium | Small |
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