Hastings
South EastE07000062Population 91,21953 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Hastings requires no English assessment, unlike its bordering authority.
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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 setHastings 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 for32
Market sizeMedium
569 licensed drivers. 117th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 52% since 2013
262 in 2013, 399 today.
To drive for a Hastings operator, you need a Hastings licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Hastings | Rother |
|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Not required | Oral only |
| Disability training | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 32 | 13 |
| Market size | Medium | Very small |
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