Nottingham
East MidlandsE06000018Population 331,077110 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Nottingham requires no English assessment, unlike its 4 bordering authorities.
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nottinghamcity.gov.uk · read 8 Sep 2026- Driver licence£260so far £2603-year licence.
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£50so far £310Per attempt. Nottingham requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
To get licensedBefore dbs check, training and your own carAbout£310
Plating your own car: £210, not in the total.
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Hackney plate£210
Operator licence£1275 to renew£1340
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for94
Market sizeVery large
2,779 licensed drivers. 20th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 80% since 2013
1,197 in 2013, 2,156 today.
To drive for a Nottingham operator, you need a Nottingham licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Nottingham | Broxtowe | Rushcliffe | Gedling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Required | Oral and written |
| Safeguarding training | First application only | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 94 | 4 | 35 | 9 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Medium | Large |
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