Southampton
South EastE06000045Population 259,42468 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Southampton 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 setSouthampton requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for155
Market sizeVery large
2,309 licensed drivers. 26th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 167% since 2013
572 in 2013, 1,528 today.
To drive for a Southampton operator, you need a Southampton licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Southampton | Eastleigh | Test Valley | New Forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Written only | Not required | Written only | Written only |
| Operators | 155 | 69 | 99 | 95 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Small | Large |
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