South Staffordshire
West MidlandsE07000196Population 114,423116 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
South Staffordshire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 4 of its 9 bordering 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 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 for27
Market sizeVery small
191 licensed drivers. 55th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 23% since 2013
148 in 2013, 114 today.
To drive for a South Staffordshire operator, you need a South Staffordshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | South Staffordshire | Shropshire | Stafford | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 27 | 126 | 21 | 515 |
| Market size | Very small | Large | Very small | Very large |
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