Lancaster
North WestE07000121Population 145,006207 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Lancaster 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 setLancaster requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for53
Market sizeMedium
489 licensed drivers. 139th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 15% since 2013
212 in 2013, 243 today.
To drive for a Lancaster operator, you need a Lancaster licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Lancaster | Westmorland and Furness | Wyre | North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Simple test | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Written only | Not required | Not required | Written only |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 53 | 39 | 33 | 172 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Small | Very large |
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