Stockport
North WestE08000007Population 303,929155 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Stockport 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 setA simple topographical test.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for55
Market sizeVery large
1,561 licensed drivers. 40th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 54% since 2013
730 in 2013, 1,124 today.
To drive for a Stockport operator, you need a Stockport licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Stockport | Cheshire East | Manchester | Tameside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Simple test | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 55 | 111 | 78 | 45 |
| Market size | Very large | Large | Very large | Large |
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