Gedling
East MidlandsE07000173Population 120,179113 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Gedling licenses more drivers than most 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 setGedling requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for9
Market sizeLarge
630 licensed drivers. 107th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 64% since 2013
233 in 2013, 83 today.
To drive for a Gedling operator, you need a Gedling licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Gedling | Newark and Sherwood | Ashfield | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Required | First application only |
| Operators | 9 | 22 | 109 | 94 |
| Market size | Large | Small | Very large | Very large |
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