Test Valley
South EastE07000093Population 135,20165 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Test Valley publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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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 setTest Valley requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setWritten only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for99
Market sizeSmall
323 licensed drivers. 108th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 76% since 2013
143 in 2013, 251 today.
To drive for a Test Valley operator, you need a Test Valley licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Test Valley | Wiltshire | Winchester | Basingstoke and Deane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Written only | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 99 | 129 | 51 | 113 |
| Market size | Small | Large | Small | Medium |
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