Redcar and Cleveland
North EastE06000003Population 139,228214 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Redcar and Cleveland requires no English assessment, unlike its 2 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 setRedcar and Cleveland requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for35
Market sizeSmall
303 licensed drivers. 100th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 13% since 2013
270 in 2013, 235 today.
To drive for a Redcar and Cleveland operator, you need a Redcar and Cleveland licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Redcar and Cleveland | North Yorkshire | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Written only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 35 | 172 | 16 |
| Market size | Small | Very large | Very large |
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