Bolton
North WestE08000001Population 310,085174 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Bolton requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 4 of 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 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 for85
Market sizeVery large
1,729 licensed drivers. 36th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 20% since 2013
1,250 in 2013, 1,499 today.
To drive for a Bolton operator, you need a Bolton licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Bolton | Wigan | Bury | Blackburn with Darwen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Operators | 85 | 102 | 33 | 91 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Large | Very large |
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