Oadby and Wigston
East MidlandsE07000135Population 61,69585 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Oadby and Wigston licenses more drivers than most 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 setOadby and Wigston requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for16
Market sizeMedium
508 licensed drivers. 132nd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 90% since 2013
103 in 2013, 10 today.
To drive for an Oadby and Wigston operator, you need an Oadby and Wigston licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Oadby and Wigston | Blaby | Harborough | Leicester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required | Oral only |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Operators | 16 | 19 | – | 139 |
| Market size | Medium | Very small | Very small | Very large |
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