Pendle
North WestE07000122Population 99,777184 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Pendle requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 5 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 only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for39
Market sizeLarge
1,279 licensed drivers. 59th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 362% since 2013
211 in 2013, 975 today.
To drive for a Pendle operator, you need a Pendle licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Pendle | Ribble Valley | North Yorkshire | Burnley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 39 | 17 | 172 | 17 |
| Market size | Large | Very small | Very large | Small |
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