Shropshire
West MidlandsE06000051Population 332,455135 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Shropshire 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 setShropshire 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 for126
Market sizeLarge
1,021 licensed drivers. 77th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 22% since 2013
992 in 2013, 775 today.
To drive for a Shropshire operator, you need a Shropshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Shropshire | Powys | Telford and Wrekin | Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Simple test | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 126 | 70 | 48 | 50 |
| Market size | Large | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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