Torridge
South WestE07000046Population 69,841184 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Torridge requires no English assessment, unlike 3 of its 4 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 set
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for16
Market sizeVery small
173 licensed drivers. 46th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 152% since 2013
48 in 2013, 121 today.
To drive for a Torridge operator, you need a Torridge licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Torridge | West Devon | Cornwall | North Devon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral only | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 16 | 4 | 154 | 25 |
| Market size | Very small | Very small | Very large | Small |
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