Buckinghamshire
South EastE06000060Population 578,77235 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Buckinghamshire 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 setA simple topographical test.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for223
Market sizeVery large
3,479 licensed drivers. 15th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 23% since 2022
1,724 in 2022, 2,126 today.
To drive for a Buckinghamshire operator, you need a Buckinghamshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Buckinghamshire | South Oxfordshire | Dacorum | Cherwell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Simple test | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Written only | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 223 | 45 | 47 | 101 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Small | Medium |
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