Liverpool
North WestE08000012Population 508,961176 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Liverpool licenses more drivers than most authorities.
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liverpool.gov.uk · read 8 Sep 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setLiverpool requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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Operator licence£800
Walks you through Liverpool's process, keeps track of what you have done and tells you what the council wants next.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for199
Market sizeVery large
4,743 licensed drivers. 11th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 72% since 2013
1,588 in 2013, 2,736 today.
To drive for a Liverpool operator, you need a Liverpool licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Liverpool | Knowsley | Sefton | Halton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Operators | 199 | 61 | 110 | 15 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Very large | Medium |
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