North Devon
South WestE07000043Population 101,222166 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
North Devon requires no English assessment, unlike 2 of its 3 bordering 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 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 for25
Market sizeSmall
242 licensed drivers. 74th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 327% since 2013
15 in 2013, 64 today.
To drive for a North Devon operator, you need a North Devon licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | North Devon | Torridge | Mid Devon | Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Not required | Oral only | Oral only |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 25 | 16 | 21 | 179 |
| Market size | Small | Very small | Very small | Large |
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