Solihull
West MidlandsE08000029Population 221,24293 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Solihull requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 6 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for119
Market sizeVery large
3,739 licensed drivers. 14th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 103% since 2013
1,634 in 2013, 3,318 today.
To drive for a Solihull operator, you need a Solihull licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Solihull | Warwick | Birmingham | North Warwickshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 119 | 60 | 144 | 4 |
| Market size | Very large | Small | Very large | Very small |
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