Hartlepool
North EastE06000001Population 98,180224 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.
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- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for5
Market sizeSmall
288 licensed drivers. 92nd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 26% since 2013
167 in 2013, 124 today.
To drive for a Hartlepool operator, you need a Hartlepool licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Hartlepool | County Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Disability training | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 5 | 181 |
| Market size | Small | Large |
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