Cotswold
South WestE07000079Population 91,66179 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Cotswold requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 10 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 setRequired
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for53
Market sizeVery small
184 licensed drivers. 52nd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 82% since 2013
61 in 2013, 111 today.
To drive for a Cotswold operator, you need a Cotswold licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Cotswold | Wiltshire | Stroud | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Required | Oral and written | Oral only | Required |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 53 | 129 | 41 | 100 |
| Market size | Very small | Large | Very small | Large |
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