Lewes
South EastE07000063Population 102,36344 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Lewes licenses more drivers than most authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setLewes requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for75
Market sizeLarge
787 licensed drivers. 88th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 1132% since 2013
53 in 2013, 653 today.
To drive for a Lewes operator, you need a Lewes licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Lewes | Wealden | Mid Sussex | Brighton and Hove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 75 | 71 | 81 | 53 |
| Market size | Large | Small | Medium | Large |
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