Oxford
South EastE07000178Population 166,03451 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Oxford licenses more drivers than most authorities.
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www.oxford.gov.uk · read 8 Sep 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£87so far £87Per attempt. Oxford requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setRequired
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
To get licensedBefore driver licence, dbs check, english assessment, training and your own carAbout£87
Walks you through Oxford'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 for50
Market sizeVery large
1,470 licensed drivers. 47th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 100% since 2013
569 in 2013, 1,137 today.
To drive for an Oxford operator, you need an Oxford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Oxford | South Oxfordshire | Vale of White Horse | Cherwell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Required | Written only | Written only | Oral only |
| Operators | 50 | 45 | 32 | 101 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Medium | Medium |
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