Kirklees
Yorkshire and The HumberE08000034Population 447,847162 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Kirklees requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 4 of its 7 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 set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for228
Market sizeVery large
3,831 licensed drivers. 13th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 50% since 2013
1,779 in 2013, 2,664 today.
To drive for a Kirklees operator, you need a Kirklees licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Kirklees | Calderdale | Barnsley | Wakefield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Written only | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 228 | 43 | 118 | 70 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Medium | Very large |
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