New Forest
South EastE07000091Population 176,11679 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
New Forest 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 setNew Forest requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for95
Market sizeLarge
712 licensed drivers. 97th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 88% since 2013
268 in 2013, 503 today.
To drive for a New Forest operator, you need a New Forest licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | New Forest | Dorset | Wiltshire | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 95 | 192 | 129 | 91 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Large | Large |
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