Halton
North WestE06000006Population 131,543167 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Halton publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setHalton requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for15
Market sizeMedium
429 licensed drivers. 135th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 36% since 2013
130 in 2013, 83 today.
To drive for a Halton operator, you need a Halton licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Halton | Cheshire West and Chester | Warrington | Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 15 | 175 | 80 | 61 |
| Market size | Medium | Very large | Medium | Very large |
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