Dudley
West MidlandsE08000027Population 331,930108 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- 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 for59
Market sizeVery large
1,333 licensed drivers. 55th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 217% since 2013
359 in 2013, 1,139 today.
To drive for a Dudley operator, you need a Dudley licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Dudley | Sandwell | South Staffordshire | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral only |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 59 | 43 | 27 | 8 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Very small | Very small |
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