South Derbyshire
East MidlandsE07000039Population 117,493110 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
South Derbyshire publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setSouth Derbyshire 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 for26
Market sizeVery small
141 licensed drivers. 30th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 54% since 2013
199 in 2013, 92 today.
To drive for a South Derbyshire operator, you need a South Derbyshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | South Derbyshire | North West Leicestershire | East Staffordshire | Derbyshire Dales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Written only |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 26 | 26 | 56 | 14 |
| Market size | Very small | Small | Medium | Very small |
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