Bury
North WestE08000002Population 198,921171 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Bury requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 6 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 for33
Market sizeLarge
898 licensed drivers. 81st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 1% since 2013
724 in 2013, 716 today.
To drive for a Bury operator, you need a Bury licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Bury | Bolton | Rochdale | Rossendale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Operators | 33 | 85 | 33 | 8 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Very large | Small |
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