Fareham
South EastE07000087Population 115,42866 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Fareham licenses more drivers than most 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 setFareham requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for49
Market sizeLarge
608 licensed drivers. 112th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 548% since 2013
61 in 2013, 395 today.
To drive for a Fareham operator, you need a Fareham licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Fareham | Winchester | Portsmouth | Gosport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 49 | 51 | 48 | 17 |
| Market size | Large | Small | Very large | Very small |
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