Warrington
North WestE06000007Population 215,391166 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Warrington requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 4 of its 7 bordering 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 set
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for80
Market sizeMedium
600 licensed drivers. 115th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 26% since 2013
398 in 2013, 295 today.
To drive for a Warrington operator, you need a Warrington licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Warrington | St. Helens | Halton | Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral only | – | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | – | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | First application only | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 80 | 51 | 15 | 111 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Medium | Large |
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