Manchester
North WestE08000003Population 589,670161 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Manchester requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 4 of its 8 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 for78
Market sizeVery large
5,795 licensed drivers. 9th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 17% since 2013
2,619 in 2013, 3,072 today.
To drive for a Manchester operator, you need a Manchester licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Manchester | Trafford | Stockport | Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Simple test | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written | Not required |
| Operators | 78 | 35 | 55 | 111 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Very large | Large |
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