South Ribble
North WestE07000126Population 116,113188 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
South Ribble publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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southribble.gov.uk · read 9 Sep 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot setSouth Ribble requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
To get licensedFees not yet published–
Plating your own car: £135, not in the total.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for18
Market sizeMedium
386 licensed drivers. 120th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 29% since 2013
200 in 2013, 141 today.
To drive for a South Ribble operator, you need a South Ribble licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | South Ribble | Chorley | Preston | Ribble Valley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Written only | Oral and written | Required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 18 | 16 | 42 | 17 |
| Market size | Medium | Very small | Large | Very small |
Also next door Blackburn with Darwen
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