Newcastle-under-Lyme
West MidlandsE07000195Population 127,727138 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Newcastle-under-Lyme publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setNewcastle-under-Lyme requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for59
Market sizeMedium
444 licensed drivers. 140th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 33% since 2013
472 in 2013, 315 today.
To drive for a Newcastle-under-Lyme operator, you need a Newcastle-under-Lyme licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Shropshire | Cheshire East | Stafford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written |
| Operators | 59 | 126 | 111 | 21 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Large | Very small |
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