West Devon
South WestE07000047Population 58,923180 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
West Devon 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 setWest Devon requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for4
Market sizeVery small
74 licensed drivers. 4th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 30% since 2013
10 in 2013, 7 today.
To drive for a West Devon operator, you need a West Devon licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | West Devon | Torridge | South Hams | Mid Devon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Not required | Oral only | Oral only |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 4 | 16 | 19 | 21 |
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