Telford and Wrekin
West MidlandsE06000020Population 195,952131 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Telford and Wrekin publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
Your path to a Telford and Wrekin badge
www.telford.gov.uk · read 18 Sep 2025- Driver licence£176 (checking)so far £176
- DBS check£90so far £266Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£63so far £329Per attempt. A simple topographical test.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
To get licensedBefore english assessment, training and your own carAbout£329
Dotted amounts are still being checked with the council.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for48
Market sizeMedium
393 licensed drivers. 124th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 268% since 2013
90 in 2013, 331 today.
To drive for a Telford and Wrekin operator, you need a Telford and Wrekin licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Telford and Wrekin | Shropshire | Stafford | South Staffordshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Simple test | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 48 | 126 | 21 | 27 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Very small | Very small |
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