Salford
North WestE08000006Population 294,348166 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Salford 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 setSalford requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for78
Market sizeLarge
1,160 licensed drivers. 64th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 5% since 2013
892 in 2013, 845 today.
To drive for a Salford operator, you need a Salford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Salford | Trafford | Wigan | Bolton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Not required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 78 | 35 | 102 | 85 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Very large | Very large |
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