Powys
WalesW06000023Population 135,059151 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Powys requires no English assessment, unlike 8 of its 13 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 setPowys requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for70
Market sizeMedium
393 licensed drivers. 122nd smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 15% since 2013
263 in 2013, 303 today.
To drive for a Powys operator, you need a Powys licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Powys | Shropshire | Ceredigion | Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Not required | Oral only |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Operators | 70 | 126 | 17 | 50 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Small | Medium |
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