Portsmouth
South EastE06000044Population 214,32163 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Portsmouth requires no topographical knowledge, unlike its 3 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 setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for48
Market sizeVery large
1,955 licensed drivers. 29th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 53% since 2013
933 in 2013, 1,429 today.
To drive for a Portsmouth operator, you need a Portsmouth licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Portsmouth | Fareham | Winchester | Havant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 48 | 49 | 51 | 63 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Small | Medium |
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