Trafford
North WestE08000009Population 241,025162 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Trafford licenses more drivers than most 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 setTrafford requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for35
Market sizeVery large
1,519 licensed drivers. 45th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 50% since 2013
700 in 2013, 1,050 today.
To drive for a Trafford operator, you need a Trafford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Trafford | Manchester | Salford | Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 35 | 78 | 78 | 111 |
| Market size | Very large | Very large | Large | Large |
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