North Yorkshire
Yorkshire and The HumberE06000065Population 635,270193 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
North Yorkshire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 9 of its 15 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 setWritten only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for172
Market sizeVery large
1,587 licensed drivers. 39th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 26% since 2023
836 in 2023, 616 today.
To drive for a North Yorkshire operator, you need a North Yorkshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | North Yorkshire | East Riding of Yorkshire | Leeds | York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Operators | 172 | 76 | 73 | 53 |
| Market size | Very large | Small | Very large | Large |
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