Newport
WalesW06000022Population 167,899122 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Newport requires no English assessment, unlike 3 of its 4 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot set
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for63
Market sizeVery large
1,827 licensed drivers. 33rd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 266% since 2013
434 in 2013, 1,587 today.
To drive for a Newport operator, you need a Newport licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Newport | Monmouthshire | Caerphilly | Torfaen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 63 | 28 | 24 | 17 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Medium | Very small |
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