Reigate and Banstead
South EastE07000211Population 159,13418 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Reigate and Banstead licenses more drivers than most 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 setReigate and Banstead requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for182
Market sizeVery large
2,528 licensed drivers. 23rd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 84% since 2013
755 in 2013, 1,387 today.
To drive for a Reigate and Banstead operator, you need a Reigate and Banstead licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Reigate and Banstead | Mole Valley | Tandridge | London (TfL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Simple test |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 182 | 19 | 26 | 1,843 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Very small | Very large |
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