Wakefield
Yorkshire and The HumberE08000036Population 367,666158 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Wakefield requires no English assessment, unlike its 5 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 setWakefield requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for70
Market sizeVery large
1,915 licensed drivers. 31st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 22% since 2013
1,031 in 2013, 1,258 today.
To drive for a Wakefield operator, you need a Wakefield licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Wakefield | Barnsley | North Yorkshire | Leeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Written only | Written only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 70 | 118 | 172 | 73 |
| Market size | Very large | Medium | Very large | Very large |
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