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Swansea

WalesW06000011Population 251,304169 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026

Swansea requires no English assessment, unlike its bordering authority.

Your path to a Swansea badge

DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026
  1. Driver licenceNot set
  2. DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
  3. Knowledge testNot setSwansea requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
  4. TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
  5. English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026
Operators to drive for56
Market sizeLarge

1,246 licensed drivers. 61st largest of 284.

Private hire fleet up 156% since 2013

383 in 2013, 982 today.

To drive for a Swansea operator, you need a Swansea licence. The journeys can be anywhere.

Cheapest fuel in Swansea

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DieselAsda Gorseinon SuperstorePrice set 20 Oct
194.7p
UnleadedSainsburys SwanseaPrice set 8 Nov
163.9p

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Or license next door

DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026
RequirementSwanseaNeath Port Talbot
English assessmentNot requiredOral only
Operators5645
Market sizeLargeMedium

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