North West Leicestershire
East MidlandsE07000134Population 111,881102 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
North West Leicestershire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 6 of its 7 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
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for26
Market sizeSmall
231 licensed drivers. 65th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 48% since 2013
156 in 2013, 81 today.
To drive for a North West Leicestershire operator, you need a North West Leicestershire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | North West Leicestershire | South Derbyshire | Hinckley and Bosworth | Charnwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 26 | 26 | 25 | 21 |
| Market size | Small | Very small | Very small | Very small |
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