Walsall
West MidlandsE08000030Population 295,678109 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Walsall requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 6 bordering authorities.
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go.walsall.gov.uk · read 9 Sep 2026- Driver licence£180so far £1803-year licence.
- DBS check£62so far £242Through the council.
- Knowledge test£30so far £272Per attempt.
- English assessmentNot setRequired
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
To get licensedBefore english assessment, training and your own carAbout£272
Plating your own car: £250, not in the total.
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Hackney plate£250
Operator licence£300 to renew£350
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for104
Market sizeVery large
1,781 licensed drivers. 35th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 85% since 2013
675 in 2013, 1,250 today.
To drive for a Walsall operator, you need a Walsall licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Walsall | Lichfield | Sandwell | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Required | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 104 | 16 | 43 | 515 |
| Market size | Very large | Very small | Large | Very large |
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