Oldham
North WestE08000004Population 251,560163 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Oldham requires no English assessment, unlike its 6 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
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for119
Market sizeVery large
4,768 licensed drivers. 10th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 257% since 2013
784 in 2013, 2,800 today.
To drive for an Oldham operator, you need an Oldham licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Oldham | Rochdale | Tameside | Kirklees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 119 | 33 | 45 | 228 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Large | Very large |
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