Chorley
North WestE07000118Population 120,839183 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Chorley publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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chorley.gov.uk · read 8 Sep 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setChorley requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
To get licensedFees not yet published–
Plating your own car: £210, not in the total.
Walks you through Chorley's process, keeps track of what you have done and tells you what the council wants next.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for16
Market sizeVery small
171 licensed drivers. 44th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 44% since 2013
144 in 2013, 80 today.
To drive for a Chorley operator, you need a Chorley licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Chorley | South Ribble | West Lancashire | Blackburn with Darwen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 16 | 18 | 35 | 91 |
| Market size | Very small | Medium | Small | Very large |
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