Gateshead
North EastE08000037Population 202,760245 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
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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 setGateshead requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for46
Market sizeMedium
409 licensed drivers. 130th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 41% since 2013
476 in 2013, 279 today.
To drive for a Gateshead operator, you need a Gateshead licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Gateshead | County Durham | Northumberland | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Written only | Oral and written | Not required | Written only |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 46 | 181 | 106 | 24 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Large | Large |
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