North Somerset
South WestE06000024Population 224,578115 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
North Somerset 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 setNorth Somerset requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for84
Market sizeMedium
559 licensed drivers. 118th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 17% since 2013
401 in 2013, 469 today.
To drive for a North Somerset operator, you need a North Somerset licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | North Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | Somerset | Bristol, City of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 84 | 83 | 179 | 62 |
| Market size | Medium | Medium | Large | Large |
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