Knowsley
North WestE08000011Population 162,565175 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Knowsley requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 5 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 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 for61
Market sizeVery large
7,449 licensed drivers. 6th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 383% since 2013
1,017 in 2013, 4,917 today.
To drive for a Knowsley operator, you need a Knowsley licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Knowsley | Liverpool | St. Helens | Halton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | – | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | – | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | First application only | Not required |
| Operators | 61 | 199 | 51 | 15 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Large | Medium |
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