Swindon
South WestE06000030Population 243,87570 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Swindon requires no English assessment, unlike its 3 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
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for57
Market sizeLarge
1,105 licensed drivers. 67th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 21% since 2013
698 in 2013, 848 today.
To drive for a Swindon operator, you need a Swindon licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Swindon | Wiltshire | Vale of White Horse | Cotswold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Written only | Required |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 57 | 129 | 32 | 53 |
| Market size | Large | Large | Medium | Very small |
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