West Berkshire
South EastE06000037Population 165,11251 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
West Berkshire requires no English assessment, unlike 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 setWest Berkshire requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for58
Market sizeMedium
359 licensed drivers. 116th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 45% since 2013
128 in 2013, 186 today.
To drive for a West Berkshire operator, you need a West Berkshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | West Berkshire | Basingstoke and Deane | Vale of White Horse | Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Written only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 58 | 113 | 32 | 129 |
| Market size | Medium | Medium | Medium | Large |
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