Mid Sussex
South EastE07000228Population 161,75534 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Mid Sussex 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 setMid Sussex 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 for81
Market sizeMedium
526 licensed drivers. 128th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 14% since 2013
176 in 2013, 201 today.
To drive for a Mid Sussex operator, you need a Mid Sussex licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Mid Sussex | Horsham | Wealden | Lewes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 81 | 46 | 71 | 75 |
| Market size | Medium | Very small | Small | Large |
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