Harborough
East MidlandsE07000131Population 104,71381 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Harborough requires no English assessment, unlike its 9 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 setHarborough requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for–
Market sizeVery small
92 licensed drivers. 6th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 55% since 2013
49 in 2013, 22 today.
To drive for a Harborough operator, you need a Harborough licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Harborough | West Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | Blaby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | – | 151 | 121 | 19 |
| Market size | Very small | Very large | Large | Very small |
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