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Fylde

North WestE07000119Population 85,447196 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026

Fylde requires no English assessment, unlike 1 of its 2 bordering authorities.

Your path to a Fylde badge

DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026
  1. Driver licenceNot set
  2. DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
  3. Knowledge testNot setFylde requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
  4. TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
  5. English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026
Operators to drive for34
Market sizeMedium

398 licensed drivers. 126th smallest of 284.

Private hire fleet up 56% since 2013

140 in 2013, 218 today.

To drive for a Fylde operator, you need a Fylde licence. The journeys can be anywhere.

Cheapest fuel in Fylde

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DieselGem WartonPrice set 3 Nov
194.9p
UnleadedRontec WindmillPrice set 9 Nov
166.9p

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Or license next door

DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026
RequirementFyldeBlackpoolPreston
English assessmentNot requiredNot requiredRequired
Disability trainingNot requiredRequiredRequired
Operators343742
Market sizeMediumLargeLarge

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