Leicester
East MidlandsE06000016Population 388,34889 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Leicester 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 setLeicester requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for139
Market sizeVery large
1,840 licensed drivers. 32nd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 25% since 2013
1,119 in 2013, 1,400 today.
To drive for a Leicester operator, you need a Leicester licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Leicester | Charnwood | Blaby | Oadby and Wigston |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 139 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Very small | Medium |
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