Ribble Valley
North WestE07000124Population 65,794192 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Ribble Valley publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setRibble Valley requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for17
Market sizeVery small
109 licensed drivers. 14th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 61% since 2013
83 in 2013, 32 today.
To drive for a Ribble Valley operator, you need a Ribble Valley licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Ribble Valley | North Yorkshire | Pendle | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Oral only | Written only |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 17 | 172 | 39 | 53 |
| Market size | Very small | Very large | Large | Medium |
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