South Oxfordshire
South EastE07000179Population 156,47042 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
South Oxfordshire 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 setSouth Oxfordshire requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for45
Market sizeLarge
764 licensed drivers. 89th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 10% since 2013
177 in 2013, 195 today.
To drive for a South Oxfordshire operator, you need a South Oxfordshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | South Oxfordshire | Buckinghamshire | Vale of White Horse | West Berkshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Simple test | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Written only | Oral only | Written only | Not required |
| Operators | 45 | 223 | 32 | 58 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Medium | Medium |
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