Tameside
North WestE08000008Population 239,643159 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Tameside licenses more drivers than most authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setTameside requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for45
Market sizeLarge
1,086 licensed drivers. 70th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 85% since 2013
437 in 2013, 809 today.
To drive for a Tameside operator, you need a Tameside licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Tameside | Oldham | Stockport | High Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Simple test | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 45 | 119 | 55 | 37 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Very large | Small |
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