York
Yorkshire and The HumberE06000014Population 209,301174 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
York 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 setYork 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 for53
Market sizeLarge
665 licensed drivers. 102nd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 33% since 2013
586 in 2013, 392 today.
To drive for a York operator, you need a York licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | York | North Yorkshire | East Riding of Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written |
| Operators | 53 | 172 | 76 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Small |
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