Reading
South EastE06000038Population 182,90737 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Reading 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 setReading 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 for48
Market sizeVery large
1,463 licensed drivers. 48th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 123% since 2013
405 in 2013, 905 today.
To drive for a Reading operator, you need a Reading licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Reading | South Oxfordshire | Wokingham | West Berkshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written | Not required |
| Operators | 48 | 45 | 43 | 58 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Small | Medium |
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