Birmingham
West MidlandsE08000025Population 1,183,618101 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Birmingham requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 1 of its 7 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for144
Market sizeVery large
7,673 licensed drivers. 4th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 33% since 2013
4,805 in 2013, 6,376 today.
To drive for a Birmingham operator, you need a Birmingham licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Birmingham | Solihull | Bromsgrove | Sandwell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral only |
| DBS update service | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 144 | 119 | 8 | 43 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Very small | Large |
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