Sefton
North WestE08000014Population 286,281186 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Sefton requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 3 bordering authorities.
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www.sefton.gov.uk · read 9 Sep 2026- Driver licence£126so far £1263-year licence.
- DBS check£60so far £186Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£10so far £196Per attempt.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
To get licensedBefore english assessment and your own carAbout£196
Plating your own car: £160, not in the total.
Other licences
Hackney plate£160
Operator licence£250 to renew£250
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for110
Market sizeVery large
6,984 licensed drivers. 8th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 106% since 2013
2,784 in 2013, 5,724 today.
To drive for a Sefton operator, you need a Sefton licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Sefton | West Lancashire | Liverpool | Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 110 | 35 | 199 | 61 |
| Market size | Very large | Small | Very large | Very large |
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