Newcastle upon Tyne
North EastE08000021Population 320,605250 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne requires no topographical knowledge.
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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 set
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for105
Market sizeVery large
7,636 licensed drivers. 5th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 445% since 2013
1,052 in 2013, 5,738 today.
To drive for a Newcastle upon Tyne operator, you need a Newcastle upon Tyne licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Newcastle upon Tyne | Northumberland | North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral only | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 105 | 106 | 24 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Large |
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