Cherwell
South EastE07000177Population 170,42658 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Cherwell requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 6 of its 7 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 only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for101
Market sizeMedium
504 licensed drivers. 134th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 59% since 2013
223 in 2013, 355 today.
To drive for a Cherwell operator, you need a Cherwell licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Cherwell | West Northamptonshire | Buckinghamshire | West Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Simple test | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Operators | 101 | 151 | 223 | 64 |
| Market size | Medium | Very large | Very large | Small |
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