Rotherham
Yorkshire and The HumberE08000018Population 276,595140 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Rotherham 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 setRotherham 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 for97
Market sizeVery large
1,440 licensed drivers. 50th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 57% since 2013
806 in 2013, 1,263 today.
To drive for a Rotherham operator, you need a Rotherham licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Rotherham | Doncaster | Sheffield | Bassetlaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 97 | 86 | 97 | 20 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Very large | Very small |
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