Cheshire West and Chester
North WestE06000050Population 371,652160 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Cheshire West and Chester 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 for175
Market sizeVery large
1,788 licensed drivers. 34th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 48% since 2013
978 in 2013, 1,444 today.
To drive for a Cheshire West and Chester operator, you need a Cheshire West and Chester licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Cheshire West and Chester | Cheshire East | Wrexham | Wirral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Not required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 175 | 111 | 41 | 118 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Medium | Very large |
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