West Lancashire
North WestE07000127Population 121,995185 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
West Lancashire 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 setWest Lancashire requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for35
Market sizeSmall
315 licensed drivers. 106th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 15% since 2013
397 in 2013, 337 today.
To drive for a West Lancashire operator, you need a West Lancashire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | West Lancashire | Sefton | Chorley | Wigan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 35 | 110 | 16 | 102 |
| Market size | Small | Very large | Very small | Very large |
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